Civil Society In Syria And Iran

Author : Paul Aarts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781685850524
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil Society in Syria and Iran written by Paul Aarts and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the nature of state-society relations in two countries that are experiencing popular demands for political pluralism amid the constraints of authoritarian retrenchment.

Author : Steven Heydemann
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804784353
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Middle East Authoritarianisms written by Steven Heydemann and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The developments of early 2011 changes the political landscape of the Middle East. But even as urgent struggles continue, it remains clear that authoritarianism will survive this transformational moment. The study of authoritarian governance, therefore, remains essential for our understanding of the political dynamics and inner workings of regimes across the region. This volume considers the Syrian and Iranian regimes—what they share in common and what distinguishes them. Too frequently, authoritarianism has been assumed to be a generic descriptor of the region and differences among regimes have been overlooked. But as the political trajectories of Middle Eastern states diverge in years ahead, with some perhaps consolidating democratic gains while others remaining under distinct and resilient forms of authoritarian rule, understanding variations in modes of authoritarian governance and the attributes that promote regime resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.

Author : Paul Aarts
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781588268570
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil Society in Syria and Iran written by Paul Aarts and published by Lynne Rienner Pub. This book was released on 2013 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the dynamics of civic activism in authoritarian regimes? How do new social actors¿many of them informal, ¿below the radar¿ groups¿interact with these regimes? What mechanisms do the power elite employ to deal with societal dissidence? The authors of Civil Society in Syria and Iran explore the nature of state¿society relations in two countries that are experiencing popular demands for political pluralism amid the constraints of authoritarian retrenchment.

Author : Augustus R. Norton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil Society in the Middle East written by Augustus R. Norton and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Leading scholars assembled by the Civil Society in the Middle East program provide lucid, informed essays on the prospects for political reform in the Middle East.

Author : M. Mohebi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137401117
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Formation of Civil Society in Modern Iran written by M. Mohebi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the development of contemporary Iranian civil society and the role of public intellectuals, looking in particular at how different reformist public intellectuals used civil society to craft their vision of Iran's socio-political future.

Author : Adam Baczko
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108372708
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War in Syria written by Adam Baczko and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2011, hundreds of thousands of Syrians marched peacefully to demand democratic reforms. Within months, repression forced them to take arms and set up their own institutions. Two years later, the inclusive nature of the opposition had collapsed, and the PKK and radical jihadist groups rose to prominence. In just a few years, Syria turned into a full-scale civil war involving major regional and world powers. How has the war affected Syrian society? How does the fragmentation of Syria transform social and sectarian hierarchies? How does the war economy work in a country divided between the regime, the insurgency, the PKK and the Islamic State? Written by authors who have previously worked on the Iraqi, Afghan, Kurd, Libyan and Congolese armed conflicts, it includes extensive interviews and direct observations. A unique book, which combines rare field experience of the Syrian conflict with new theoretical insights on the dynamics of civil wars.

Author : Camille Louise Pellerin
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228017866
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Citizens, Civil Society, and Activism under the EPRDF Regime in Ethiopia written by Camille Louise Pellerin and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2023-07-15 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2014–15, the Ethiopian government, together with many academics and observers, was surprised by the outbreak of anti-government protests, as large-scale public contestation of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) had been largely absent in the regime’s history. The dominant narrative about the EPRDF regime was that it was a top-down government, using authoritarian methods to ensure the population abided by its visions and directives, and describing its role in paternalistic ways, such as being the protector and guardian of the people. Changing this narrative, Citizens, Civil Society, and Activism under the EPRDF Regime in Ethiopia considers how citizens and civil society expressed their interests and exerted their agency in an authoritarian setting. Focusing on the EPRDF regime over a period of three decades up to 2019, the book explores civic activism in Ethiopia, presenting diverse examples of how citizens have (re)shaped the country. Challenging state-centric readings of state-society relations under EPRDF governance, this collection provides a counternarrative that emphasizes the role and agency of citizens and civil society. The contributing authors draw on a heuristic analytical framework that examines different types of interactions between civil society and state actors (co-optation, co-operation, coexistence, and contestation) and captures the ways in which civil society actors make their voices heard. At a time when authoritarian forms of governance are increasingly prevalent across the world, this critically important collection offers insight into how citizens claim their agency and challenge state power in apparently top-down contexts.

Author : Carmen Geha
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317290232
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil Society and Political Reform in Lebanon and Libya written by Carmen Geha and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lebanon and Libya have undergone critical political events in recent years. However, demands for reform from civic institutions during these transitions have not led to concrete political decisions. Civil Society and Political Reform in Lebanon and Libya reveals the deeply-entrenched historical patterns and elements of continuity that have led to path dependent outcomes in the political transitions of both countries. Motivated by personal experiences as an activist in Lebanon, the author draws together a wide range of data from participant observations, nation-wide surveys, interviews and focus groups in a careful analysis of these two civil society-led reform campaigns. The study demonstrates how the combination of weak states and power-sharing agreements marginalizes civic organisations and poses institutional constraints on the likelihood of reform. Written by an active participant in the political events discussed, this book offers new insight into two countries which present comparable and informative case studies. As such, it is a valuable resource for students, scholars and policymakers interested in civil society, politics and reform in the Middle East and North Africa.

Author : Ibrahim Natil
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000163881
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Barriers to Effective Civil Society Organisations written by Ibrahim Natil and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an insight into the historical changes and present-day circumstances that have influenced, and continue to influence, the development and future of civil society. Civil society organisations (CSOs) play a crucial role in international development, however their impact on policy and practice is limited by a range of shifts across their political, social and financial landscapes. Barriers to Effective Civil Society Organisations is divided into three parts addressing each of these shifts in turn, and places particular emphasis on civil society actors linked not only by political constraints, but also by ethnic and cultural diversities that are crucial markers of political and social identity. This book draws on case studies from across Latin America, Africa, MENA and Ireland to highlight how CSOs in these countries are shaped by, and react to, shifting challenges. Reflecting on solutions for the sector, the authors provide an understanding of the various ‘self-accommodation’ policies and techniques employed by CSOs in order to continue their services and increase their credibility across global contexts. Aimed at researchers, policy makers and CSO/NGO workers looking to better understand the current state and future of the sector from the perspective of emerging scholars working in these regions, and in the Global South in particular, this innovative book is a celebration of the important work of CSOs and a reaffirmation of their right to sit at the policy table.

Author : Nora Derbal
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1009075489
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Charity in Saudi Arabia written by Nora Derbal and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this innovative study of everyday charity practices in Jeddah, Nora Derbal employs a 'bottom-up' approach to challenge dominant narratives about state-society relations in Saudi Arabia. Exploring charity organizations in Jeddah, this book both offers a rich ethnography of associational life and counters Riyadh-centric studies which focus on oil, the royal family, and the religious establishment. It closely follows those who work on the ground to provide charity to the local poor and needy, documenting their achievements, struggles and daily negotiations. The lens of charity offers rare insights into the religiosity of ordinary Saudis, showing that Islam offers Saudi activists a language, a moral frame, and a worldly guide to confronting inequality. With a view to the many forms of local community activism in Saudi Arabia, this book examines perspectives that are too often ignored or neglected, opening new theoretical debates about civil society and civic activism in the Gulf.