Political Change in the Middle East and North Africa: After the Arab Spring

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Taking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes have changed since the Arab Spring. It addresses a series of questions about political change in the context of the revolutions, upheavals and protests that have taken place in North Africa and the Arab Middle East since December 2010, and looks at the various processes have been underway in the region: democratisation (Tunisia), failed democratic transitions (Egypt, Libya and Yemen), political liberalisation (Morocco) and increased authoritarianism (Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria). In other countries, in contrast to these changes, the authoritarian regimes remain intact (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Arab United Emirates.

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A broad look at the region since the Arab Spring, offering critical parallels and contrasts. -- Anjishnu Das * MIDDLE EAST JOURNAL *
We finally have the first, rich comparison on the political changes that have been taking place in MENA countries, where domestic and international aspects are analysed in depth. Thus, the book is a compulsory reading for scholars, students and even more for all professionals who with different responsibilities are operating in the area.' -- Leonardo Morlino, Professor of political science, LUISS G. Carli, Rome

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Inmaculada Szmolka is Professor in Comparative Politics and Middle Eastern and North African Politics at the University of Granada.