Political Alienation In Libya

Author : Mabroka Al-Werfalli
Publisher : Garnet Publishing Ltd
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780863724442

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Political Alienation in Libya by Mabroka Al-Werfalli Pdf

How are legitimacy and alienation related? When citizens withdraw their loyalty from their political regime and leaders, they highlight their alienation. The link between legitimacy and alienation is that the regime's claim of legitimacy is in question when a state of political alienation prevails. This book examines the extent and effects of political alienation in Libya. It provides an insight into the political mindset of the Libyan people, leading up to the 2011 protests and the resulting civil war. Using a variety of measures, the book highlights links between legitimacy and alienation and underlines certain types of political behavior commonly associated with political alienation, drawing attention to various causes of indifference and violent behavior associated with political alienation in Libyan society. The book's findings reveal that alienation has led to wide-spread political apathy - as well as low or non-existent levels of political participation - among Libyans. Every year, the percentage of eligible Libyans involved in political activities has declined. The Basic Popular Congresses (BPCs), which work as an essential vehicle for political participation within the Libyan political regime, have been treated as immature institutions by the revolutionary leadership, who have remained, in the eyes of the people, the only actor of note. As a result, these trends are being increasingly interpreted as signs of the gradual exhaustion of a model for which there is no clear alternative in sight.

Author : Mabroka A. Bobaker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1424997666

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Political Alienation and Legitimacy by Mabroka A. Bobaker Pdf

Author : Matteo Capasso
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815655817

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Everyday Politics in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya by Matteo Capasso Pdf

Treating the everyday as central to the study of regional and international politics, this book reconstructs the last two decades of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, leading up to the 2011 events that sanctioned its fall. It provides a unique and vivid look into the political dynamics that characterized the everyday lives of Libyans, offering a compelling counterargument to those who insist on framing the history of the country as a stateless, authoritarian, and rogue state. Based on the collection of oral histories, what sets the tempo of this journey is an extensive collection of personal anecdotes, moods and emotions, popular jokes and rumors. In weaving the threads that link these quotidian lives to Libya’s interaction with wider international and geopolitical dynamics, the book offers a unique and timely analysis of the 2011 events that witnessed the fall of the regime reaching the current state of violence, war, and hope.

Author : J. Pack
Publisher : Springer
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137308092

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The 2011 Libyan Uprisings and the Struggle for the Post-Qadhafi Future by J. Pack Pdf

The 2011 Libyan Uprisings is a thematic investigation of how pre-existing social, regional, tribal, and religious fissures influenced the trajectory of the 2011 Libyan Uprisings and an analysis of what this means for the post-Qadhafi future.

Author : Jacob Mundy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509518760

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Libya by Jacob Mundy Pdf

Libya is teetering on the edge of collapse, having become a new haven for terrorist organizations and an epicenter of the refugee crisis. Few could have imagined that the uprising against the longstanding regime of Mu‘ammar Al-Gaddafi would expose a polity deeply fractured by internal divisions. Fewer still could have predicted the intractability of the conflicts that emerged in the wake of this revolution. Jacob Mundy’s Libya is the first book to explain the political, security, and humanitarian crises that have engulfed Libya – Africa’s largest oil-exporting country – since the Arab Spring of 2011. Examining the roots of the anti-Gaddafi revolution and the failures that resulted in the country’s descent into chaos, Mundy identifies new centers of power that coalesced in the wake of the regime’s collapse. The more these rival coalitions vied for political authority and control over Libya’s vast oil wealth, the more they reached out to external actors who were playing their own “great game” in Libya and across the region. In the face of such a multifaceted crisis, the future looks grim as the international community seems unable to bring peace to this divided and conflict-ridden nation.

Author : Bukola A. Oyeniyi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440856075

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The History of Libya by Bukola A. Oyeniyi Pdf

Covers Libyan history from the prehistoric period through the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic/Ottoman periods to Italian colonization, independence, and the 2011 uprising and civil war. Libya experienced its own Arab Spring in February of 2011, ultimately leading to a civil war in which different groups have since been vying for power. How did the events of Libya's past lead to this point? This addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series takes a chronological approach to examining Libyan history. Considering the history of Libya from its earliest times to the present, it features government records, memoirs, and diaries and provides a general overview of the history of Libya as well as a discussion on geography. While not discounting the contributions of traders and invaders to Libya's history, this book, unlike others, identifies and traces the histories of indigenous Libyans, showcasing their achievements while situating them within the broader context of contact with Libya had by groups of people from Europe to the Arabian Peninsula. By demonstrating that Libyans had their own unique history prior to colonization, the book works to essentially decolonize Libyan history. Rounding out the chapters are a timeline, glossary, appendix of notable people, and annotated bibliography.

Author : John Wright
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849042277

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A History of Libya by John Wright Pdf

This volume is in many ways the culmination of the author's long involvement with Libya, tracing its history from pre-historic times through the revolutionary Qadhafi regime that consolidated its rule after 1969. Meticulously researched, the different chapters provide analytic summaries of each historic period.

Author : Lina Khatib,Ellen Lust
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421413112

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Taking to the Streets by Lina Khatib,Ellen Lust Pdf

Debunks the simplistic narratives of youth-driven, social media revolutions in the Arab Spring. Taking to the Streets critically examines the conventional wisdom that the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings happened spontaneously and were directed by tech-savvy young revolutionaries. Pairing first-hand observations from activists with the critical perspectives of scholars, the book illuminates the concept of activism as an ongoing process, rather than a sudden burst of defiance. The contributors examine case studies from uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, evaluating the various manifestations of political activism within the context of each country's distinct sociopolitical landscape. The chapters include a country-specific timeline of the first year following the uprisings and conclude with lessons learned. First-hand observations include those of Libyan activist Rihab Elhaj, who reflects on how the revolution gave birth to Libyan civil society, as well as Syrian writer and human rights activist Khawla Dunia, who discusses how Syrians have tried to remain steadfast in their commitment to nonviolent resistance. A foreword by Prince Hicham Ben Abdallah El Alaoui—third in succession to the Moroccan throne and consulting professor at Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL)—provides a historical overview of activism in the Middle East and North Africa. A postscript from CDDRL director Larry Diamond distinguishes the study of activism from that of democratization. Taking to the Streets will be used in courses on Middle East politics and will be relevant to scholars and the general public interested in democratization, political change, and activism.

Author : John J. Chin,Joseph Wright,David B. Carter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 1501 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538120682

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Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d'état by John J. Chin,Joseph Wright,David B. Carter Pdf

“For readers interested in international relations, politics, and global issues.” -Library Journal, Starred Review The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d’état surveys the history of coups d’état in the post-World War II period. The term “modern” in the title therefore demarcates the period since January 1946. This book documents over 582 coup attempts that have occurred in 108 different countries worldwide over a period of 75 years. Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d'état contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,400 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, and researchers.

Author : Ronald Bruce St John
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810878761

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Historical Dictionary of Libya by Ronald Bruce St John Pdf

Of all the states of the Middle East and North Africa, Libya has long been the country about which the least is known. It is only in recent times that scholars and the general public alike have begun to appreciate the complexity of Libya's turbulent history including the recent February 17th Revolution in 2011 when protests broke out throughout Libya, demanding better living conditions and more job opportunities. When the Qaddafi regime responded with force, killing scores of unarmed civilians, the protesters called for regime change. In what came to be known as the February 17th Revolution, the Qaddafi regime was overthrown and Qaddafi was killed in October 2011. In July 2012, the Libyan people elected a General National Congress charged with overseeing the drafting of a new constitution and the election of a national government. This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of Libya covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, society, conflicts, and the culture of Libya. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Libya.

Author : Ellen Lust
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 1087 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781071844496

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The Middle East by Ellen Lust Pdf

In the newly updated Sixteenth Edition of The Middle East, Ellen Lust and contributors comprehensively examine regional trends and offer in-depth country profiles to illuminate this vital region.

Author : Stephen J. King
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108477413

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The Arab Winter by Stephen J. King Pdf

Compares experiences of the Arab Spring for a comprehensive account of how nations handled the challenge of democratic consolidation.

Author : W. Taylor
Publisher : Springer
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137410054

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Military Responses to the Arab Uprisings and the Future of Civil-Military Relations in the Middle East by W. Taylor Pdf

This book explains Arab military responses to the social uprisings which began in 2011. Through a comparative case study analysis of Egyptian, Tunisian, Libyan, and Syrian militaries, it explains why militaries fractured, supported the regime in power, or removed their presidents.

Author : Ali Abdullatif Ahmida
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Libya
ISBN : 9780415949866

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Forgotten Voices by Ali Abdullatif Ahmida Pdf

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Roel Meijer,James N. Sater,Zahra R. Babar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429603280

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Routledge Handbook of Citizenship in the Middle East and North Africa by Roel Meijer,James N. Sater,Zahra R. Babar Pdf

This comprehensive Handbook gives an overview of the political, social, economic and legal dimensions of citizenship in the Middle East and North Africa from the nineteenth century to the present. The terms citizen and citizenship are mostly used by researchers in an off-hand, self-evident manner. A citizen is assumed to have standard rights and duties that everyone enjoys. However, citizenship is a complex legal, social, economic, cultural, ethical and religious concept and practice. Since the rise of the modern bureaucratic state, in each country of the Middle East and North Africa, citizenship has developed differently. In addition, rights are highly differentiated within one country, ranging from privileged, underprivileged and discriminated citizens to non-citizens. Through its dual nature as instrument of state control, as well as a source of citizen rights and entitlements, citizenship provides crucial insights into state-citizen relations and the services the state provides, as well as the way citizens respond to these actions. This volume focuses on five themes that cover the crucial dimensions of citizenship in the region: Historical trajectory of citizenship since the nineteenth century until independence Creation of citizenship from above by the state Different discourses of rights and forms of contestation developed by social movements and society Mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion Politics of citizenship, nationality and migration Covering the main dimensions of citizenship, this multidisciplinary book is a key resource for students and scholars interested in citizenship, politics, economics, history, migration and refugees in the Middle East and North Africa.