The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East: Regional Politics and External Policies

by Nathan J. Browne

Many residents of the Middle East - and more recently, Western powers - have placed great hope in democratization in the region. Yet authoritarianism remains the norm and movement towards democracy is both slow and uneven.

The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East examines democracy and democratization in the light of regional realities rather than the wishful thinking of outsiders. Specialists from the region analyze democratic prospects...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415773806
• ISBN13: 9780415773805
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"