1st Edition
Democratization And The Islamist Challenge In The Arab World
By Najib Ghadbian
Copyright 1997
188 Pages
by
Routledge
188 Pages
by
Routledge
188 Pages
by
Routledge
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The rise of Islamic movements in the Arab world over the last decade coincided with a move toward democratization throughout the region, yet after hopeful early signs, progress toward democratization has stalled or has even been reversed in all but a few countries. This book explores the linkages between the move to democratize and the Islamist cha
Preface -- Charting Democracy in the Arab World -- Studying Democratization in the Arab World -- Identity and Democracy: A History -- Democratization and Islamic Resurgence -- Islamists and Democracy: The Intersection -- The Islamist Challenge -- The Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion: Two Case Studies -- Egypt: Coercion and Containment -- Jordan: A Case of Inclusion -- Conclusions -- Conclusions and Prospects
Biography
Najib Ghadbian is a research analyst for the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi.
