Government and politics of the Middle East and North Africa : development, democracy, and dictatorship / edited by Sean Yom.

Other author Yom, Sean L., editor.
Format Book
Edition10th edition.
PublicationAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.
Copyright Date©2026
Descriptionxviii, 742 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Political dynamics in the MENA: democracy, authoritarianism, and history / Sean Yom -- The context of political life: geography, economics, and society / Sean Yom -- Kingdom of Morocco / Gregory White -- People's Democratic Republic of Algeria / Azzedine Layachi -- Republic of Tunisia / Lindsay Benstead -- State of Libya / Karim Mezran, Tahani Elmogrbi -- Arab Republic of Egypt / Kira Jumet, Mira Sucharov, Hamed Mousavi -- Palestine / Glenn Robinson -- Syrian Arab Republic / Thomas Pierret -- Republic of Lebanon / Imad Salamey -- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan / André Bank -- Republic of Iraq / Ariel Ahram -- Republic of Turkey / Kristin Fabbe -- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Sean Foley -- Islamic Republic of Iran / Saeid Golkar -- Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman / Christopher Davidson -- Republic of Yemen / Stacey Philbrick Yadav.
Abstract "Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa: Development, Democracy, and Dictatorship (10th Edition) offers a definitive and timely guide to the political landscapes of one of the world's most dynamic regions. Bringing together fully revised chapters from leading scholars, this landmark volume examines the historical trajectories, political institutions, economic development, and foreign policies of nearly two dozen countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Covering events and transformations from the twentieth century until the current day, it provides clear, comparative insights into the Arab world, Israel, Turkey, and Iran. Each country chapter follows a consistent structure, allowing readers to navigate complex domestic politics and foreign relations with ease, while data tables, maps, fact boxes, and annotated bibliographies enrich understanding and facilitate further study. An essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper grasp of the region, this edition - used alone or alongside its companion volume, The Societies of the Middle East and North Africa - offers a comprehensive and accessible foundation for exploring the interplay of development, democracy, and dictatorship in the Middle East"-- Provided by publisher.
General note"First edition published by Westview Press 1980"
General note"Ninth edition published by Routledge 2020"
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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