The rise of Islamic movements in the Arab world over the last decade coincided with a move toward democratization throughout the region, yet after hopeful early

Contributors to this book are particularly interested in expanding our understanding of what helps, or hurts, successful democratic transition attempts in count

The continued prominence of Islam in the struggle for democracy in the Muslim world has confounded Western democracy theorists who largely consider secularism a

A comprehensive assessment of the origins and staying power of Middle East autocracies, as well as a sober account of the struggles of state reformers and oppos

The Arab world is experiencing a variety of factors - internal and external - that are leading to change. This work examines such factors that are shaping polit