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Lebanon
The Politics of a Penetrated Society
Av Tom Najem
Inbunden, 2011
2592 kr
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In a time of great political change and unrest in the Middle East, this highly topical text offers a succinct account of the contemporary political environment in Lebanon. Tom Najem provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis of how circumstances resulting …
Lebanon
The Politics of a Penetrated Society
Av Tom Najem
Häftad, 2011
776 kr
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In a time of great political change and unrest in the Middle East, this highly topical text offers a succinct account of the contemporary political environment in Lebanon. Tom Najem provides both a developed understanding of the pre-civil war system and an analysis of how circumstances resulting …
Israel
Av Ilan Pappé
Häftad, 2018
671 kr
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Israel is not the only ‘new’ state around, but it is one of the few states whose legitimacy is still questioned, and its future affects the future of the Middle East as a whole and probably the stability of the international system. The reasons for this unique reality lie in its past and the …
Afghanistan
Politics and Economics in a Globalising State
Av Niamatullah Ibrahimi, William Maley
Häftad, 2019
655 kr
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This book offers an overview of the formation of the Afghan state and of the politics, economic challenges and international relations of contemporary Afghanistan. It opens with an account of some of the key features that make Afghanistan unique and proceeds to discuss how the Afghan state acquired …
Yemen
Poverty and Conflict
Inbunden, 2022
2592 kr
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Focusing on the fundamental reasons underlying the lasting crisis of the Yemeni Civil War, this book frames contemporary Yemen and assesses prospects beyond the conflict, identifying the factors which will determine its future internal and international characteristics.Building on Helen Lackner’s …
Yemen
Poverty and Conflict
Häftad, 2022
653 kr
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Focusing on the fundamental reasons underlying the lasting crisis of the Yemeni Civil War, this book frames contemporary Yemen and assesses prospects beyond the conflict, identifying the factors which will determine its future internal and international characteristics.Building on Helen Lackner’s …
Iraq
Power, Institutions, and Identities
Inbunden, 2023
2193 kr
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Addressing major political developments in Iraq over the past century, this book provides an up-to-date and accessible study of the country, advancing a sympathetic yet balanced understanding of its critical role in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and in global affairs.The author …
Iraq
Power, Institutions, and Identities
Häftad, 2023
621 kr
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Addressing major political developments in Iraq over the past century, this book provides an up-to-date and accessible study of the country, advancing a sympathetic yet balanced understanding of its critical role in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and in global affairs.The author …
Syria
Revolution From Above
Inbunden, 2001
2832 kr
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This study examines the development of the Syrian state as it has emerged under thirty-five years of military-Ba'thist rule and, particularly, under President Hafiz al-Asad. It analyzes the way in which the fragility of the post-independence state, unable to contain rising nationalist struggle and …
Israel
Challenges to Identity, Democracy and the State
Av Clive Jones, Emma C. Murphy
Inbunden, 2001
2832 kr
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Often regarded as the only true manifestation of political pluralism in the contemporary Middle East, the state of Israel has dominated the history and politics of the region for over fifty years. Yet despite its position as a regional superpower, Israel continues to struggle with the whole issue …
Israel
Challenges to Identity, Democracy and the State
Av Clive Jones, Emma C. Murphy
Häftad, 2001
428 kr
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Often regarded as the only true manifestation of political pluralism in the contemporary Middle East, the state of Israel has dominated the history and politics of the region for over fifty years. Yet despite its position as a regional superpower, Israel continues to struggle with the whole issue …
Sudan
Av Abdel Salam Sidahmed, Alsir Sidahmed
Inbunden, 2004
2592 kr
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Stretching between the savannah and the equator, Sudan is a microcosm of Africa, with one leg in the Arab world and the other in Africa. Sudan's development, however, has failed to address the differences within the country between its diverse ethnic communities. This has resulted in political …
Saudi Arabia
Power, Legitimacy and Survival
Av Tim Niblock
Inbunden, 2006
2750 kr
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Saudi Arabia provides a clear, concise yet analytical account of the development of the Saudi state. It details the country’s historical and religious background, its oil rentier economy and its international role, showing how they interact to create the dynamics of the contemporary Saudi state. …
Turkey
Challenges of Continuity and Change
Av Meliha Altunisik, Özlem Tür
Inbunden, 2004
2592 kr
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The authors put issues relevant to Turkey today – such as consolidating democracy, dealing with economic development issues, improving its human rights record and its foreign policy – in an historical context, allowing comparisons with other late developers in the world and reflecting the …
Syria
Revolution From Above
Häftad, 2002
849 kr
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This study examines the development of the Syrian state as it has emerged under thirty-five years of military-Ba'thist rule and, particularly, under President Hafiz al-Asad. It analyzes the way in which the fragility of the post-independence state, unable to contain rising nationalist struggle and …
Turkey
Challenges of Continuity and Change
Av Meliha Altunisik, Özlem Tür
Häftad, 2004
939 kr
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The authors put issues relevant to Turkey today – such as consolidating democracy, dealing with economic development issues, improving its human rights record and its foreign policy – in an historical context, allowing comparisons with other late developers in the world and reflecting the …
Saudi Arabia
Power, Legitimacy and Survival
Av Tim Niblock
Häftad, 2006
819 kr
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Saudi Arabia provides a clear, concise yet analytical account of the development of the Saudi state. It details the country’s historical and religious background, its oil rentier economy and its international role, showing how they interact to create the dynamics of the contemporary Saudi state. …
Jordan
A Hashemite Legacy
Av Beverley Milton-Edwards, Peter Hinchcliffe
Inbunden, 2009
2600 kr
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Created as a mechanism for maintaining British influence through a local patron, Jordan’s future never looked certain. Nevertheless, under the leadership of the Hashemite monarchy led by Abdullah and then his grandson Hussein, the Kingdom of Jordan became a permanent feature on the map of the …
Jordan
A Hashemite Legacy
Av Beverley Milton-Edwards, Peter Hinchcliffe
Häftad, 2009
882 kr
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Created as a mechanism for maintaining British influence through a local patron, Jordan’s future never looked certain. Nevertheless, under the leadership of the Hashemite monarchy led by Abdullah and then his grandson Hussein, the Kingdom of Jordan became a permanent feature on the map of the …
Sudan
Av Abdel Salam Sidahmed, Alsir Sidahmed
Häftad, 2011
776 kr
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Stretching between the savannah and the equator, Sudan is a microcosm of Africa, with one leg in the Arab world and the other in Africa. Sudan's development, however, has failed to address the differences within the country between its diverse ethnic communities. This has resulted in political …
Iran
Stuck in Transition
Inbunden, 2017
2759 kr
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Having been ruled, more or less continuously, by a range of monarchical dynasties for three millennia, the end of the monarchy in Iran was relatively sudden, taking place in two short years. Since then, Iran has gone through tumultuous change, yet is still apparently caught in a cycle of …
Iran
Stuck in Transition
Häftad, 2017
929 kr
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Having been ruled, more or less continuously, by a range of monarchical dynasties for three millennia, the end of the monarchy in Iran was relatively sudden, taking place in two short years. Since then, Iran has gone through tumultuous change, yet is still apparently caught in a cycle of …
Libya
Continuity and Change
Inbunden, 2015
2525 kr
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Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis on the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: The February 17 Revolution and the death of Muammar al-Qaddafi. …
Libya
Continuity and Change
Häftad, 2015
929 kr
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Retaining the conceptual framework of the first edition through emphasis on the dual themes of continuity and change, the second edition of Libya is revised and updated to include discussion of key developments since 2010, including: The February 17 Revolution and the death of Muammar al-Qaddafi. …
Turkey
The Second Republic
Av Birol Başkan, Burak Bilgehan Özpek
Inbunden, 2024
2600 kr
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Focused on the rise of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) over the last two decades, this book discusses and contextualizes key events and developments in Turkish politics, economics and foreign policy.The authors begin by exploring the longer-term historical trends that shaped the country, …
Turkey
The Second Republic
Av Birol Başkan, Burak Bilgehan Özpek
Häftad, 2024
655 kr
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Focused on the rise of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) over the last two decades, this book discusses and contextualizes key events and developments in Turkish politics, economics and foreign policy.The authors begin by exploring the longer-term historical trends that shaped the country, …
Oman
The Sultanate on the Edge
Häftad, 2026
661 kr
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Oman: The Sultanate on the Edge offers a timely and insightful analysis of Oman’s evolving role as a mediator and its precarious position within a volatile regional landscape.Tracing Oman’s trajectory from the rise of Sultan Qaboos in 1970 to the reform agenda of Sultan Haitham, the book examines …
Oman
The Sultanate on the Edge
Inbunden, 2026
2564 kr
Kommande
Oman: The Sultanate on the Edge offers a timely and insightful analysis of Oman’s evolving role as a mediator and its precarious position within a volatile regional landscape.Tracing Oman’s trajectory from the rise of Sultan Qaboos in 1970 to the reform agenda of Sultan Haitham, the book examines …
Libya
Continuity and Change
Inbunden, 2026
2600 kr
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Libya: Continuity and Change offers a comprehensive reappraisal of Libya’s modern history, challenging conventional narratives that overemphasize rupture while overlooking enduring structural patterns.This third edition traces Libya’s development from its early historical foundations through the …
Libya
Continuity and Change
Häftad, 2026
671 kr
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Libya: Continuity and Change offers a comprehensive reappraisal of Libya’s modern history, challenging conventional narratives that overemphasize rupture while overlooking enduring structural patterns.This third edition traces Libya’s development from its early historical foundations through the …
