West Asia in Transition
Title | West Asia in Transition PDF eBook |
Author | Anisur Rahman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 463 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Arab countries |
ISBN | 9789383246045 |
West Asia in Transition
Title | West Asia in Transition PDF eBook |
Author | Arundhati Ghose |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | India |
ISBN | 9789386618177 |
Contributed articles compiled in conjunction with Delhi Policy Group.
Changing Security Paradigm in West Asia
Title | Changing Security Paradigm in West Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Meena Singh Roy |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 2022-04-27 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 100058755X |
The states of West Asia continue to grapple with dramatic changes taking place in the domestic and regional environment. Security has emerged as a significant concern for them. Political upheavals, civil strife, sectarian violence and terrorism in the area have implications on a regional and global order. As the region grapples with myriad socio-economic problems, many extra-regional players and non-state actors, and a few regional ones, are attempting to carve out their own areas of influence. These developments across West Asia demand constant monitoring and careful analyses. This book is a collection of essays exploring various aspects of the changing security paradigm in West Asia and the regional and international responses. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Comparative Political Transitions between Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa
Title | Comparative Political Transitions between Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Teresita Cruz-del Rosario |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2016-07-18 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1137540893 |
This book investigates the theme of global transitions with a cross-regional comparative study of two areas experiencing change over the past three decades: Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Political transitions in Asia have been the subject of interest in academic and policy-making communities recently as there are encouraging signs of democratization in countries that exhibit elements of authoritarianism. In those countries with relatively open political systems, transitions to democracy have been complete – albeit messy, flawed, and highly contested. In contrast, countries of the MENA region that have been gripped by revolts in recent years find themselves in the midst of chaotic and uncontrollable transitions. Why are there such differences between these regions? What, if anything, can be learned and applied from the transitions in Southeast Asia? These questions are answered here as Asia’s experience is contrasted with the Arab revolts and the struggle of the different countries in the MENA region to fashion a new social contract between states and citizens.
Asian Century... on a Knife-edge
Title | Asian Century... on a Knife-edge PDF eBook |
Author | John West |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 2018-01-24 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9811071829 |
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West. The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia.
Clan Politics and Regime Transition in Central Asia
Title | Clan Politics and Regime Transition in Central Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Kathleen Collins |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 15 |
Release | 2006-04-03 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 113946177X |
This book is a study of the role of clan networks in Central Asia from the early twentieth century through 2004. Exploring the social, economic, and historical roots of clans, and their political role and political transformation in the Soviet and post-Soviet periods, it argues that clans are informal political actors that are critical to understanding politics in this region. The book demonstrates that the Soviet system was far less successful in transforming and controlling Central Asian society, and in its policy of eradicating clan identities, than has often been assumed. In order to understand Central Asian politics and their economies, scholars and policy makers must take into account the powerful role of these informal groups, how they adapt and change over time, and how they may constrain or undermine democratization in this strategic region.
Contemporary West Asia
Title | Contemporary West Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Sujata Ashwarya |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 405 |
Release | 2019-05-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1000517543 |
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the complexities of change and continuity in West Asia, its society, religion and politics. An overview of the region’s political, social and economic characteristics brought into sharper relief with the on-going turmoil in the region constitutes the introduction of the book. While the subsequent two chapters, along with the introductory text, constitute the thematic overview and orientation of the book, the different chapters dedicated to specific countries explore the recent transformative developments in the region. These chapters chart the emergence of Islamist and post Islamist politics in Iran and Lebanon, elaborate upon the prevailing civil war conditions in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya, examine the impact of the Arab uprisings that began in 2011 on Egypt, Jordan and the Arab Gulf countries, and explore the intricate interplay between Islam and democracy in the present-day politics of Turkey. While highlighting politics, the texts of the chapters also delve into history, religion and foreign policy. This book will be as useful for the students of West Asian affairs as it will be for policymakers and any interested reader. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka