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Democratization in the Middle East: Experiences, Struggles, Challenges

By United Nations

Book information

Publisher
Un University
Year
2003
ISBN
9280810855, 9789280810851, 9780585485584
Open Library ID
OL17080017M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1166782 bytes)
Series
The Changing Nature of Democracy
Pages
222\222
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

This title addresses a number of key issues determining the success or failure of sustainable democratization in the region. With the exception of Israel, the constituent states cannot yet guarantee a path toward sustainable democracy. Movement toward political, economic and cultural liberalization has thus far brought instability and violence to the region, as traditional and religious values conflict with secular ethics, norms and practices. Drawing on analyses of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria - as well as the North African nations of Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia - this book examines patterns of democratization, and political and economic transition. The contributors conclude that in order to advance democratization processes, reforms must be gradual and organized and monitored from the top, while supplemented by a gradual process toward the establishment of a broad-based and broadly supported civil society.

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