Power and Succession in Arab Monarchies: A Reference Guide

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Provides information regarding the politically charged issue of succession in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This book traces the rise of ruling families and outlines key constitutional developments. It also discusses potential contenders to power. Book Title Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments A Note on Transliteration 1-The Challenges of Leadership in Contemporary Arab Monarchies The Pressure of Succession Contemporary Arab Monarchies Methodological Approach Notes 2-Islam and Monarchy Islamic Interpretations of Monarchy Muslim Monarchies and Power Conclusion Notes 3-Bahrain Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Bahrain Contemporary Rulers: The Al Khalifah of Bahrain Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Bahrain Notes 4-Kuwait Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Kuwait Contemporary Rulers: The Al Sabah of Kuwait Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Kuwait Notes 5-Oman Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Oman Contemporary Rulers: The Al Sa‘id of Oman Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Oman Notes 6-Qatar Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Qatar Contemporary Rulers: The Al Thani of Qatar Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Qatar Notes 7-Saudi Arabia Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Saudi Arabia Contemporary Rulers: The Al Sa‘ud of Saudi Arabia Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Saudi Arabia Notes 8-The United Arab Emirates Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in the United Arab Emirates Contemporary Rulers and Next-GenerationLeaders in the United Arab Emirates Contemporary Rulers: The Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Abu Dhabi Contemporary Rulers: The Al Maktoum of Dubai Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Dubai Contemporary Rulers: The Al Qasimi of Sharjah Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Sharjah Contemporary Rulers: The Al Qasimi of Ras al-Khaimah Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Ras al-Khaimah Contemporary Rulers: The Al Na‘aimi of ‘Ajman Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in ‘Ajman Contemporary Rulers: The Al Mu‘allah of Umm al-Qiwain Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Umm al-Qiwain Contemporary Rulers: The Al Sharqi of Fujairah Next-Generation Leaders:Contenders to Power in Fujairah Notes 9-Jordan Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Jordan Contemporary Rulers: The Hashimites of Jordan Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Jordan Notes 10-Morocco Creation and Cohesion Constitutional Continuum in Morocco Contemporary Rulers: The ‘Alawis of Morocco Next-Generation Leaders: Contenders to Power in Morocco Notes 11-Arab Monarchies in the Twenty-First Century An Assessment of Monarchical Succession Succession Dilemmas for Current Rulers Notes Appendixes 1-List of Interviews Conducted 2-Arab Rulers and Heirs, 1 August 2007 3-Bahrain: Al Khalifah Rulers 4-Bahrain: Excerpts from the 1973 and 2002 Constitutions, and 2000 National Charter 5-Kuwait: Al Sabah Rulers 6-Kuwait: Excerpts from the 1962 Constitution 7-Oman: Al Sa‘id Rulers 8-Oman: Excerpts from the 1996 Basic Law 9-Qatar: Al Thani Rulers 10-Qatar: Excerpts from the 2005 Constitution 11-Qatar: Jasim bin Hamad’s 2003 Resignation Letter to Hamad bin Khalifah 12-Qatar: Hamad bin Khalifah’s Reply to Jasim bin Hamad’s Resignation Letter 13 Qatar: Jasim bin Hamad’s 2003 Television Address to the People 14-Saudi Arabia: Al Sa‘ud Rulers 15-Saudi Arabia: Excerpts from the 1992 Basic Law 16-Saudi Arabia: The 2006 Allegiance Law of Succession 17-United Arab Emirates: Rulers 18-United Arab Emirates: Excerpts from the 1996 Permanent Constitution 19-Jordan: Hashimite Rulers 20-Jordan: Article 28 of the 1952 Constitution 21-Jordan: Hussein’s 16 January 1999 Letter to the People 22-Jordan: Hussein’s 25 January 1999 Letter to Hassan 23-Jordan: Royal Decree of 25 January 1999—‘Abdallah as Heir Apparent 24-Jordan: Hussein’s 26 January 1999 Letter to ‘Abdallah 25-Jordan: ‘Abdallah’s 27 January 1999-Letter to Hussein 26-Jordan: ‘Abdallah’s 28 November 2004 Letter to Hamzah 27-Morocco: ‘Alawi Rulers 28Morocco: Excerpts from the1996 Constitution Bibliography Index About the Book