Democratization in the Arab world : prospects and lessons from around the globe / / Laurel E. Miller ... [et al.].
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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| Year of Publication: | 2012 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Rand Corporation monograph series
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (435 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- 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