The arc of crisis in the Mena region : : fragmentation, decentralization, and Islamist opposition / / edited by Karim Mezran and Arturo Varvelli.

• Superior document: Pubblicazioni ISPI
• TeilnehmendeR: Mezran, Karim K.,; Varvelli, Arturo, 1976-
• Place / Publishing House: Milano, Italy : : Ledizioni,, [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: Italian; No linguistic content
• Series: Pubblicazioni ISPI
• Physical Description: 1 electronic resource (193 p.)

The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region volume deals with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa that are facing a particularly troubled period in their historical development. Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt and to a lesser extent Jordan and Tunisia have plunged into a legitimacy crisis that in some cases has turned into civil war or violent upheaval. As traditional authorities lose their legitimacy, two alternatives are emerging. The first is a more decentralized system of government, evinced by the empowerment of subnational government bodies and the growing legitimacy of local authorities; in this trend, the local authorities are able to keep the state united and more functional. The second is a growing number of political groups that act as opposition to authoritarianism, which is experiencing a revival. The analysis herein also focuses on Islamist movements; namely, their organizational and ideological development as well as how the shrinking of the political space affects them and the entire polity. This Report explores the distinctive dynamics and characteristics of these challenges in the post-Arab Spring era.

Table of Contents

A Renewed Are ofCrisis in thè MENA Region -- Preface by Frederick Kempe, Giampiero Massolo -- Part I - Introduction -- Framework / Karim Mezran, Arturo Varvellì -- Part II - Current Trends: A Case for Decentralization? -- 1. From Fragmentation to Decentralization: An OverView / RanjAlaaldin, Karim Mezran -- 2. Decentralization in Tunisia: Its Utility and Competing Visions for Implementation / Fadii Aliriza -- 3. Decentralization: The Last Resort for Libya? / Karim Mezran, Erin A. Neale -- 4. Decentralization in thè Syrian Context / FaysalItani, Emily Burchfield -- 5. Iraq: From Fragmentation to (De)Centralization? / Andrea Plebani -- Part III - Politicai. Opposition in thè Arab World -- 6. Islamist-Inspired Groups After thè Arab Spring / Arturo Varvelli, Silvia Carenzi -- 7. Mainstream Institutionalization vs Disenfiranchised Radicalization in Tunisia / Stefano M. Torelli -- 8. What Happened to Politicai Islam in Libya? / Mary Fitzgerald -- 9. Egyptian Islamists in thè Labyrinth / AshrafEl Sherif -- 10. Politicai Islam in Jordan: A Plurality ofVisions / Paolo Maggiolini -- Part IV - Energy -- 11. The Implications ofNaturai Gas Potential in thè MENA Region / Simone Tagliapietra -- Acknowledgments -- About thè Authors.