338 Pages
by
Routledge
338 Pages
by
Routledge
338 Pages
by
Routledge
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The world is watching with uncertainity as the "Arab Spring" unfolds. Optimistically named by international media sources, the term "Arab Spring" associates the unrest with ideas of renewal, revival, and democratic thought and deed. Many hoped the overthrow of authoritarian leaders signaled a promising new beginning for the Arab world. Raphael Israeli argues that instead of paving a path toward... Read more
Acknowledgments Introduction: The Transition from an Arab Spring to an Islamic Winter 1 The Structure of Arab Society: Tribes and Artificial States 2 The Ottoman Heritage 3 Authoritarian Rule in the Islamic World 4 The Caliphate and the Ideal of the Islamic State 5 The Globalization of Information and the World Media 6 Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Pakistan, and the Republican Model 7 Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, Morocco, Jordan, and the Monarchical Model 8 Syria, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Tribal Model 9 Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Shi'ite Model 10 Algeria, Mali, Sudan, Somalia, the Palestinians, and the Revolutionary Model Summary: The Islamic Spring and Israel, and What Lies Ahead Bibliography Index
Biography
Raphael Israeli
