Global Security Watch-The Maghreb - Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia (Hardcover)

An unprecedented analysis of how the liberation from colonial rule has threatened the Maghreb region of Africa and created political and social challenges that puts global security at risk. Northwestern Africa, known as the Maghreb, consists of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. Recent changes in the political climate-including the collapse of the Libyan regime in October 2011 and structural factors, such as the decolonization of the countries within the Maghreb-have escalated violence in the area, exposing global powers, including the United States, to terrorist attacks. This is the first book of its kind to focus on the strategic planning of the United States, as well as other world powers, in the stabilization of the region. Global Security Watch-The Maghreb: Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia examines domestic, regional, and international policies as they relate to the area's culture, geography, and history. Each of the book's seven chapters looks at the political and social stability of the land, and features a discussion on such topics as interstate relations, regional integration, conflict resolution, and the legislation governing security. Includes biographies of key security leaders Contains documents and excerpts from state constitutions and regional alliances, including those relating to the creation of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQMI) Features political maps of the core countries Reveals anti-terrorist legislations adopted by the national governments

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Praeger Security International
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	April 2013
Authors:	Yahia H. Zoubir • Louisa Dris-Ait-Hamadouche
Dimensions:	162 x 242 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	213
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-39377-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > History > African history > General
LSN:	0-313-39377-X
Barcode:	9780313393778

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