Democratization in the Arab world [electronic resource]
להגדלת הטקסט להקטנת הטקסט- ספר
Daunting challenges lie ahead for Arab countries where revolutions have upended longstanding authoritarian regimes. This monograph aims to help policymakers understand the challenges ahead, form well-founded expectations, shape diplomatic approaches, and take practical steps to foster positive change.
כותר |
Democratization in the Arab world [electronic resource] : prospects and lessons from around the globe / Laurel E. Miller ... [et al.]. [Rand Corporation monograph series ] |
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מוציא לאור |
Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation |
שנה |
2012 |
הערות |
Description based upon print version of record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-373). English |
הערת תוכן ותקציר |
Cover Title Page Copyright Preface Contents Figures Tables Summary Acknowledgments Abbreviations CHAPTER ONE: Introduction Parameters of the Study Structure of This Volume PART I: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXT CHAPTER TWO: Democratization and Democracy Promotion: Trends, Theories, and Practices Democracy in the World Since 1973 Measuring Democracy Theories and Debates on Why Democratization Succeeds or Fails Crafting Democratic Institutions: Electoral and Constitutional Design Choices Democratization Assistance: What Do We Know About What Works? CHAPTER THREE: The Arab World on the Eve of ChangeRegime Types in the Arab World Hybrid Regimes Authoritarian Regimes Obstacles to Democracy and the Resilience of Authoritarianism Cultural Impediments to Democracy Locational Factors Regime Resilience and Governance Strategies Conclusion PART II: FROM THE ARAB WINTER TO THE ARAB SPRING CHAPTER FOUR: The Regime Transition in Tunisia and Emerging Challenges The Tunisian State Prior to the January 14th Revolution Historical Legacies Economic Conditions Civic and Political Organizations Character of the Revolution The Early Period of Political TransitionEarly Efforts to Seek Accountability CHAPTER FIVE: The Regime Transition in Egypt and Emerging Challenges The Egyptian State Prior to the January 25th Revolution The Early Period of Political Transition Early Efforts to Seek Accountability PART III: DEMOCRATIZATION EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD CHAPTER SIX: Southern Europe Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism Introduction to Key CasesPortugal Greece Spain Turkey CHAPTER SEVEN: Latin America Introduction to Key Cases Argentina Chile Peru CHAPTER EIGHT: Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet Space Hungary Poland Romania Kyrgyzstan CHAPTER NINE: Asia Democracy in the Southeast Asian Subregion Key Cases of Transition from AuthoritarianismIntroduction to Key Cases The Philippines Indonesia CHAPTER TEN: Sub-Saharan Africa Mali Kenya Ghana PART IV: CONCLUSIONS CHAPTER ELEVEN: Lessons from Past Transitions and Policy Implications The Arab Spring Compared to Third Wave Regime Changes Lessons for Egypt and Tunisia Managing Effects of the Mode of Regime Change Overcoming Lack of Democratic Experience Establishing Democratic Control of Security Institutions |
היקף החומר |
1 online resource (435 p.) |
שפה |
אנגלית |
מספר מערכת |
997010718723005171 |
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