In a detailed analysis of the continued survival of authoritarian governments in the Arab world, this book uses Egypt as a case study to address the timely and complex issue of democratization in the Middle East. This book examines how relations between different actors in the Egyptian opposition have contributed to the endurance of authoritarianism in Egypt over the past three decades. The author argues that the longevity of the authoritarian government is not only a function of the strength and cohesion of the regime, but is also related to the weaknesses and divisions between opposition groupings, particularly between Islamists and non-Islamists. Looking at how such ideological differences and mobilizational asymmetries have impeded successful cooperation between different opposition groups, and how this allows the authoritarian regime to successfully ensure its continued hegemony, the author illustrates the extent to which opposition strategies profoundly affect successful transitions to democracy in the Arab world. Highlighting the main obstacles to democratic political reform in the region, the author provides important insights for the promotion of democracy in the region which will be a valuable addition to the literature on Middle Eastern politics and government.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415852333
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178062510
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Political Science
Author
Dina Shehata
Publication Name
Islamists and Secularists in Egypt: Opposition, Conflict & Cooperation
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
180 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
272g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Dina Shehata
Series Title
Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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