Prerequisites for a Peaceful Transition | Lessons from the Arab Spring

Khalil Ibrahim Fayad

ISBN 10: 3659487236 / ISBN 13: 9783659487231

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

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Prerequisites for a Peaceful Transition | Lessons from the Arab Spring | Khalil Ibrahim Fayad | Taschenbuch | 92 S. | Englisch | 2013 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659487231 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prerequisites for a Peaceful Transition | Lessons from the Arab Spring
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659487236
• ISBN 13: 9783659487231
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 7D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 155 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The Arab Spring brought optimism about the prospect of democratization in the region. However, transition toward democracy was often violent, prompting concerns about the price of freedom. While Egypt and Tunisia underwent smooth and relatively peaceful transition in ousting autocratic regimes, both Libya and Syria were devastated by violent confrontations. This Book examines four claimed prerequisites for peaceful transitions: the existence of civil society, degree of economic disparity, military loyalty to the regime, and the utilization of social media. A comparative country analysis is conducted to compare the various propositions in Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. An index table of peaceful transitions is developed. The book reveals that among the decisive factors contributing to violent or peaceful transition lies in the military’s loyalty to the regime and the level of economic disparity. Yet, the strength of civil society and the spread-out of Social media are significant aspects that can neutralize the regime’s coercive apparatuses.

About the Author

Recently earning his BS degree with High Distinction in International Business and Marketing from the Lebanese American University in fall 2011, Khalil Ibrahim Fayad directly enrolled himself in the International Affairs/Relations Masters program at LAU. By fall of 2013, he earned his MA in International Affairs/Relations with High Distinction.