Federalism And Decentralization In The Contemporary Middle East

Author : Aslı Ü. Bâli,Omar M. Dajani
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108924405

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Federalism and Decentralization in the Contemporary Middle East and North Africa by Aslı Ü. Bâli,Omar M. Dajani Pdf

This volume, the first of its kind in the English language, examines the law and politics of federalism and decentralization in the Middle East and North Africa. Comprised of eleven case studies examining the experience across the region, together with essays by leading scholars providing comparative and theoretical perspectives and a synthetic conclusion by the co-editors, the volume offers a textured portrait of the dilemmas of decentralization during a period of sweeping transition in the region. The collection addresses an important gap in the comparative decentralization literature, which has largely neglected the MENA region. Both retrospective and forward-looking in orientation, the book is a valuable resource not only for scholars of comparative politics, constitutional design, and Middle East studies, but also for policy makers evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of decentralization as a vehicle for improving governance and responding to identity conflict in any part of the world.

Author : Leonid Issaev,Andrey Zakharov
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030703004

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Federalism in the Middle East by Leonid Issaev,Andrey Zakharov Pdf

This book examines the projects of administrative and territorial reconstruction of Arab countries as an aftermath of the “Arab Spring”. Additionally, it looks into an active rethinking of the former unitary model, linked by its critics with dictatorship and oppression. The book presents decentralization or even federalization as newly emerging major topics of socio-political debate in the Arab world. As the federalist recipes and projects are specific and the struggle for their implementation has a pronounced variation, different case studies are presented. Countries discussed include Libya, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The book looks into the background and prerequisites of the federalist experiments of the “Arab Spring”, describes their evolution and current state, and assesses the prospects for the future. It is, therefore, a must-read for scholars of political science, as well as policy-makers interested in a better understanding of previous and current developments in the Arab countries.

Author : Liam Anderson,Vaughn Shannon
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781800610071

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Federal Solutions For Fragile States In The Middle East: Right-sizing Internal Borders by Liam Anderson,Vaughn Shannon Pdf

In most regions of the world, federalism (territorial autonomy) is used as a successful institutional means of dispersing political power and accommodating ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity. The Middle East is an exception. Aside from the anomalous case of the U.A.E and Iraq's troubled experiment with federalism, Middle Eastern regimes have largely resisted efforts to decentralize political power. As a result, the norm in the region has been highly centralized, unitary systems that have, more often than not, paved the way for authoritarian rule or played witness to serious internal fragmentation and conflict divided along ethnic or religious lines.Federal Solutions for Fragile States in the Middle East makes an argument for the implementation of federalism in the post-conflict states of the Middle East. The argument operates on two levels: the theoretical and the practical. The theoretical case for federalism is backed by empirical evidence, but to accurately evaluate the practical and logistical feasibility of its implementation in any given case requires detailed knowledge of 'real world' political realities. The book's focus is on four post-conflict states — Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Libya — though the arguments advanced within have broad regional applicability.

Author : Aslı Ü. Bâli,Omar M. Dajani
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108831239

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Federalism and Decentralization in the Contemporary Middle East by Aslı Ü. Bâli,Omar M. Dajani Pdf

The first book in English on the law and politics of federalism and decentralization in the MENA region.

Author : Thomas Demmelhuber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 3748920733

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Decentralization in the Middle East and North Africa by Thomas Demmelhuber Pdf

This book investigates political, economic and social links between top-down decentralisation strategies and neopatrimonial elite networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Over ten years since 2011, several MENA regimes have initiated decentralisation processes, but empirical observations suggest a gap between the formal layout and the outcome of decentralisation. The authors identify neopatrimonial networks as an explanatory factor in this respect. A comparative study of Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt (1) looks at decentralisation from the perspective of the periphery, (2) examines decentralisation within neopatrimonial contexts, (3) includes fiscal policy and informal financial flows, and (4) analyses the international donor perspective. With contributions by Sylvia I. Bergh, Miriam Bohn, Thomas Demmelhuber, Roland Sturm and Erik Vollmann.

Author : Tareq Y. Ismael
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:03000406

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Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael Pdf

Author : Vincent Durac,Francesco Cavatorta
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781350336506

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Politics and Governance in the Middle East by Vincent Durac,Francesco Cavatorta Pdf

This textbook offers a systematic and up-to-date introduction to politics and society in the Middle East. Taking a thematic approach that engages with core theory as well as a wide range of research, it examines postcolonial political, social and economic developments in the region, while also scrutinising the domestic and international factors that have played a central role in these developments. Topics covered include the role of religion in political life, gender and politics, the Israel-Palestine conflict, civil war in Syria, the ongoing threat posed by Islamist groups such as Islamic State as well as the effects of increasing globalisation across the MENA. Following the ongoing legacy of the Arab Spring, it pays particular attention to the tension between processes of democratization and the persistence of authoritarian rule in the region. This new edition offers: - Coverage of the latest developments, with expanded coverage of the military and security apparatus, regional conflict and the Arab uprisings - Textboxes linking key themes to specific historical events, figures and concepts - Comparative spotlight features focusing on the politics and governance of individual countries. This is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students approaching Middle Eastern politics for the first time.

Author : Nic Cheeseman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107148246

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Institutions and Democracy in Africa by Nic Cheeseman Pdf

Offers new research on the vital importance of institutions, such as presidential term-limits in the African democratisation processes.

Author : Olgun Akbulut,Elçin Aktoprak
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004405455

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Minority Self-Government in Europe and the Middle East by Olgun Akbulut,Elçin Aktoprak Pdf

This volume, Minority Self-Government in Europe and theMiddle East: From Theory to Practice, is novel from several perspectives. It combines theory with facts on the ground, going beyond legal perspectives without neglecting existing laws and their implementation.

Author : Ed Connerley,Kent Eaton,Paul J. Smoke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : PSU:000067888023

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Making Decentralization Work by Ed Connerley,Kent Eaton,Paul J. Smoke Pdf

The authors of this volume sift through the accumulating evidence to assess how well decentralization has fared. Focusing on consequences rather than causes, their goal is to inform future interventions in support of decentralized governance by showcasing some of the important trade-offs that it has generated so far.

Author : Tove H. Malloy,Levente Salat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000205688

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Non-Territorial Autonomy and Decentralization by Tove H. Malloy,Levente Salat Pdf

This volume describes and analyzes alternative and emerging models of non-territorial autonomy (NTA), particularly in relation to decentralization. The authors push the NTA debate in new directions by offering a re-conceptualization based on ethno-cultural bottom-up decentralized action that redefines autonomy into its true sense of autonomous action. Through description, critical analysis, and evaluation of several case studies, this book assesses the potential for new paradigms within decentralized systems. The authors explore two approaches to political decentralization which add to the theoretical debate on NTA – network governance, which focuses on new dynamics in policy processes, and normative pluralism, which focuses on accommodating the distinctness of the groups through the subsidiarity principle with regard to their own affairs. The book explores the potential ramifications of ethno-cultural NTA institutions acting within the wider framework of state institutions and assesses the functions of these institutions as another dimension of decentralization and thus another ‘layer’ of democracy. With contemporary examples from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South Africa, as well as theoretical aspects of the conceptualization of autonomy, this book offers a truly global perspective. It will be of great interest to policy-makers in countries experiencing adverse developments due to the pressure on public management, as well as advanced students and scholars questioning the ability of the Westphalian system to address cultural diversity.

Author : Fawaz A. Gerges
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780691196466

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Making the Arab World by Fawaz A. Gerges Pdf

Based on a decade of research, including in-depth interviews with many leading figures in the story, this edition is essential for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the turmoil engulfing the Middle East, from civil wars to the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS.

Author : James Manor
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015042983646

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The Political Economy of Democratic Decentralization by James Manor Pdf

Nearly all countries worldwide are now experimenting with decentralization. Their motivation are diverse. Many countries are decentralizing because they believe this can help stimulate economic growth or reduce rural poverty, goals central government interventions have failed to achieve. Some countries see it as a way to strengthen civil society and deepen democracy. Some perceive it as a way to off-load expensive responsibilities onto lower level governments. Thus, decentralization is seen as a solution to many different kinds of problems. This report examines the origins and implications decentralization from a political economy perspective, with a focus on its promise and limitations. It explores why countries have often chosen not to decentralize, even when evidence suggests that doing so would be in the interests of the government. It seeks to explain why since the early 1980s many countries have undertaken some form of decentralization. This report also evaluates the evidence to understand where decentralization has considerable promise and where it does not. It identifies conditions needed for decentralization to succeed. It identifies the ways in which decentralization can promote rural development. And it names the goals which decentralization will probably not help achieve.

Author : Aram Rafaat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351188814

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Kurdistan in Iraq by Aram Rafaat Pdf

The Kurdish-Iraqi conflict lies in the fact that Kurdistan is a nation-without-a-state and Iraq is a non-nation state, each possessing a nationhood project differing from and opposing the other. Iraqi-Kurdistan is an outward looking entity seeking external patronage. Though external patronage has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Kurdish quasi-state, a lack of positive patronage has prevented it from achieving independence. This book looks at how the Kurdish and Iraqi quests for nationhood have led to the transformation of Iraqi Kurdistan into an unrecognised quasi-state, and the devolution of the Iraqi state into a recognised quasi-state. This is done by examining the protracted Iraqi-Kurdish conflict and by analysing the contradictions and incompatibilities between the two different nationalisms: Iraqi and Kurdish. The author explains that Kurds as a nation without a state have their own nationhood project which is in opposition to the Iraqi nationhood project. Each has its own identity, loyalty and sovereignty. The book answers the question as to how the Kurdish quest for nationhood has been treated by successive Iraqi regimes. Furthermore, it fills in the literary gaps which exist in relation to the Iraqi-Kurdish conflict by specifying and categorising the cardinal conditions that drive ethnic and nationalist conflicts which lead to the creation of separatist entities. Drawing upon a vast amount of untapped Kurdish and Arabic primary sources, the book draws on prominent theories on nation-states and quasi-states. It will particularly appeal to students and scholars of international relations, political theory and Middle Eastern Studies.

Author : Thanassis Cambanis,Dina Esfandiary,Sima Ghaddar,Aron Lund,Michael Wahid Hanna,Renad Mansour
Publisher : Century Foundation Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0870785591

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Hybrid Actors by Thanassis Cambanis,Dina Esfandiary,Sima Ghaddar,Aron Lund,Michael Wahid Hanna,Renad Mansour Pdf

Influential armed groups continue to confound policymakers, diplomats, and analysts decades after their transformational arrival on the scene in the Middle East and North Africa. The most effective of these militias can most usefully be understood as hybrid actors, which simultaneously work through, with, and against the state. This joint report from The Century Foundation identifies the factors that make some hybrid actors persistent and successful, as measured by longevity, influence, and ability to project power militarily as well as politically. It finds that three factors correlate most closely with impact: constituent loyalty, resilient state relationships, and coherent ideology. The authors of this report examined cases in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, drawing on years of fieldwork, to distinguish hybrid actors, classic nonstate proxies, and aspirants to statehood--all of which merit different analytical and policy treatment. The report demonstrates the ways that groups can shift along a spectrum as they adapt to changing conditions.