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Democratization in the Arab world [electronic resource]

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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 ]
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.)
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