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Civil Society and Democratization in the Arab World
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 140.00The transition paradigm has traditionally viewed civil society activism as an essential condition for the establishment of democracy. The democracy promotion strategies of Western policy-makers have, therefore, been based on strengthening civil society in authoritarian settings in order to support the development of social capital -to challenge undemocratic... more...
Democracy in the Arab World
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 15.00Despite notable socio-economic development in the Arab region, a deficit in democracy and political rights has continued to prevail. This book examines the major reasons underlying the persistence of this democracy deficit over the past decades and touches on the prospects for deepening the process of democratization in the Arab World. Contributions... more...
Death to the Dictator!
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2010; US$ 12.99Tehran, June 12, 2009. Mohsen Abbaspour, an ordinary young man in his twenties?not particularly political, or ambitious, or worldly?casts the first vote of his life in Iran?s tenth presidential election. Fed up with rising unemployment and inflation, he backs the reformist party and its candidate, Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Mohsen believes his vote will... more...
Civil Society in Yemen
Cambridge University Press 1998; US$ 46.00A study of the political culture in Arabia which challenges the stereotypical view of traditional Arab society. more...
The Next Supreme Leader
RAND Corporation 2011; US$ 9.95Iran's commander in chief and highest political authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, plays a critical role in Iran's direction. This monograph explores factors shaping the succession to Khamenei and outlines post-Khamenei scenarios. more...
Understanding Post-Soviet Transitions
Palgrave Macmillan 2006; US$ 115.00This book provides an account of systemic corruption within the context of post-Soviet economic and political transitions. Focusing on Armenia and Georgia, it shows how systemic corruption has developed since the fall of Soviet rule and how corruption has shaped the emerging economic and political systems of these two countries. more...
Societal Peace and Ideal Citizenship for Turkey
Lexington Books 2011; US$ 74.99This book aims to understand the ways and means for ensuring societal peace by evaluating problems about citizenship in the Turkish regime. It also offers the ideal citizenship regime for Turkey in relation to various issues, such as the environment, gender, youth, and poverty. more...
The Arab Awakening
Brookings Institution Press 2011; US$ 26.95Even the most seasoned Middle East observers were taken aback by the events of early 2011. Protests born of oppression and socioeconomic frustration erupted throughout the streets; public unrest provoked violent police backlash; long-established dictatorships fell. How did this all happen? What might the future look like, and what are the likely ramifications... more...
The Arab Revolution
Oxford University Press, USA 2011; US$ 20.99When Mohammad Bouazizi sets himself on fire on December 17, 2010, he started a series of extraordinary events that spread across the Middle East with stunning rapidity. In less than a month, President Ben Ali fled Tunisia, ending a twenty-three year regime. Shortly thereafter, on 11 February 2011, President Mubarak of Egypt stepped down after nearly... more...
Using Social Media to Gauge Iranian Public Opinion and Mood After the 2009 Election
RAND Corporation 2012; US$ 9.95Analyzes Iranian public opinion and mood as expressed over Twitter in the nine months following the 2009 election. more...









