Democratization in the Arab world prospects and lessons from around the globe

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 chang...

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Autor principal: Miller, Laurel (-)
Autor Corporativo: National Defense Research Institute (U.S.) (-)
Otros Autores: Miller, Laurel (Laurel E.)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation 2012.
Colección:Rand Corporation monograph series
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009427820106719
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  • 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; Conclusion; CHAPTER FIVE: The Regime Transition in Egypt and Emerging Challenges; The Egyptian State Prior to the January 25th Revolution; Historical Legacies; Economic Conditions; Civic and Political Organizations; Character of the Revolution; The Early Period of Political Transition; Early Efforts to Seek Accountability; Conclusion; 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; Conclusion; CHAPTER SEVEN: Latin America; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism; Introduction to Key Cases; Argentina; Chile; Peru; Conclusion; CHAPTER EIGHT: Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet Space; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism; Introduction to Key Cases; Hungary; Poland; Romania; Kyrgyzstan; Conclusion; CHAPTER NINE: Asia; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Democracy in the Southeast Asian Subregion
  • Key Cases of Transition from AuthoritarianismIntroduction to Key Cases; The Philippines; Indonesia; Conclusion; CHAPTER TEN: Sub-Saharan Africa; Democracy in the Region and Transition Trends; Key Cases of Transition from Authoritarianism; Introduction to Key Cases; Mali; Kenya; Ghana; Conclusion; 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