Politics and Governance in the Middle East - Francesco Cavatorta - Bog

A systematic introduction to politics and society in the Middle East.Taking a thematic approach, it examines political, social and economic developments in the region, whilst scrutinising the domestic and international factors that have played a central role in these developments. Topics covered include the Israel-Palestine conflict; civil war in Syria; the ongoing threat posed by Islamist groups, as well as the effects of increasing globalisation across the MENA. In this new edition, Spotlight features in each chapter focus on the politics of individual countries whilst a wider use of textboxes link themes to specific historical events, figures and concepts.