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This book analyses the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO)
"Lebanese era" and its aftermath, of the changing position of the
Palestinian nationalist movement in Lebanon. It presents the PLO's
efforts to maintain for itself a secure political and military base
of operations in Lebanon.
For years the authoritarian regimes of the Arab world displayed
remarkable persistence. Then, beginning in December 2010, much of
the region underwent rapid and remarkable political change. This
volume explores the precursors, nature, and trajectory of the
dynamics unleashed by the Arab Spring. The authors focus on the
complex forces that have sustained authoritarianism in the region,
as well as the roots of popular mobilisation and regime overthrow.
They also examine the possibilities for democratic reform-and,
where it has occurred, relapse. Their work offers a comprehensive
assessment, at once sophisticated and accessible, of current
developments and trends in the countries of the Arab Middle East
and North Africa.
This book represents an attempt to understand the repercussions of
the Palestinian uprising and its implications for the future of
Palestinian-Israeli and Arab-Israeli conflict. The intifada has had
a profound effect on the course and dynamics of the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict. .
This book analyses the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO)
"Lebanese era" and its aftermath, of the changing position of the
Palestinian nationalist movement in Lebanon. It presents the PLO's
efforts to maintain for itself a secure political and military base
of operations in Lebanon.
Important historical turning points often seem to be unpredicted
until they are upon us. For most observers (the author included)
the Palestinian uprising that erupted in December 1987 was
unexpected-not because the depth of Palestinian national
aspirations or the growing strength of Palestinian socio-political
organization under occupation were u
With the collapse of the Middle East peace process, the 'war on
terrorism' and US-led intervention in Iraq, the question of Middle
East regionalism(s) has reached a new salience. Will such
developments usher in a new wave of transnational politics, as
events reverberate through a Middle East made even more permeable
by new information technologies and transregional religious
networks? Or will authoritarian states successfully insulate
themselves from such effects? What impact will globalization have
on local identities and local politics? To what extent might issues
of regional permeability be mediated by class, gender, ethnicity,
population migration, or other factors? The contributors to
Persistent Permeability? address such questions from a variety of
analytical perspectives. In doing so, they offer a valuable
contribution, essential for all those interested in Middle East
politics and international relations.
Two Gulf wars and the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict have
highlighted the salience of military factors in the Middle East.
This book argues, however, that many of the most serious 'security'
challenges to Arab states and societies are rooted not in external
military threats but in the imperatives of socio-economic
development. Contributors examine the regional security
environment; the social and political impact of regional
militarization; and underdevelopment as a source of regional
insecurity.
Two Gulf wars and the on-going Arab-Israeli conflict have
highlighted the salience of military factors in the region. This
book argues that many of the most serious "security" challenges to
Arab states and societies are rooted not in external military
threats, but in the imperatives of socio-economic development.
Contributors examine the regional security environment, the social
and political impact of regional militarization, and
underdevelopment as a source of regional insecurity. Bhagat Korany
is author and co-author of "The Foreign Policies of Arab States",
"Regimes Politiques Arabes" and "How Foreign Policy Decisions are
Made in the Third World". Paul Noble has also written "The Foreign
Policies of Arab States", "Echoes of the Intifada" and "Canada and
the Arab World". Rex Brynen is the author of "Sanctuary and
Survival: the PLO in Lebanon" and editor of "Echoes of the
Intifada: Regional Repercussions of the Palestinian-Israeli
Conflict".
One of the core aspects of the Palestinian refugee question is that
of compensation or reparations for Palestinian refugees forcibly
displaced by the establishment of Israel. The Nakba saw the
displacement of 85% of the Palestinian Arab population and the
descendants of these displaced peoples numbers almost 5 million.
Despite the gravity of the situation and the importance of
restorative justice, many of the complex technical issues
compensation would entail have not received adequate attention.
Applying their expertise and looking at past examples of claims
mechanisms, a rich variety of contributors - including Palestinian,
Israeli, and international scholars, analysts, and former officials
- examine the topic from an array of legal, economic, and political
perspectives. Answering questions such as: How would property
losses be recovered? What about displaced persons within Israel?
What would the Israeli response be to reparations? The contributors
cast new and important light on the way the issue has been
approached in past negotiations, the structure of possible
compensation regimes and potential challenges and obstacles to
implementation.
For years the authoritarian regimes of the Arab world displayed
remarkable persistence. Then, beginning in December 2010, much of
the region underwent rapid and remarkable political change. This
volume explores the precursors, nature, and trajectory of the
dynamics unleashed by the Arab Spring. The authors focus on the
complex forces that have sustained authoritarianism in the region,
as well as the roots of popular mobilisation and regime overthrow.
They also examine the possibilities for democratic reform-and,
where it has occurred, relapse. Their work offers a comprehensive
assessment, at once sophisticated and accessible, of current
developments and trends in the countries of the Arab Middle East
and North Africa.
The updated ninth edition of Challenges of the Developing World
examines political, social, and economic development in the diverse
countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. In
doing so, it explores the political economy of policymaking,
investigates the uncertain dynamics of democratization, highlights
the impact of ethnic and religious tensions on developing
countries, and looks at revolution and military intervention in
politics. Key issues such as the environment, sustainable
development, globalization, corruption, rural and urban poverty,
and gender receive particular attention. Throughout, the book also
highlights the contribution of different analytical perspectives
within political science and development studies. Clearly written
and frequently illustrated with examples, Challenges of the
Developing World is designed to provide the reader with knowledge
of the essential concepts, relationships, and approaches in a way
that will be of lasting value.
One of the core aspects of the Palestinian refugee question is that
of compensation or reparations for Palestinian refugees forcibly
displaced by the establishment of Israel. The Nakba saw the
displacement of 85% of the Palestinian Arab population and the
descendants of these displaced peoples numbers almost 5 million.
Despite the gravity of the situation and the importance of
restorative justice, many of the complex technical issues
compensation would entail have not received adequate attention.
Applying their expertise and looking at past examples of claims
mechanisms, a rich variety of contributors - including Palestinian,
Israeli, and international scholars, analysts, and former officials
- examine the topic from an array of legal, economic, and political
perspectives. Answering questions such as: How would property
losses be recovered? What about displaced persons within Israel?
What would the Israeli response be to reparations? The contributors
cast new and important light on the way the issue has been
approached in past negotiations, the structure of possible
compensation regimes and potential challenges and obstacles to
implementation.
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