West Asia in Transition
Author : Anisur Rahman
Publisher :
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 39,90 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Arab countries
ISBN : 9789383246045
West Asia in Transition
Author : Arundhati Ghose
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,84 MB
Release : 2018
Category : India
ISBN : 9789386618177
Book Description
Contributed articles compiled in conjunction with Delhi Policy Group.
Changing Security Paradigm in West Asia
Author : Meena Singh Roy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 34,79 MB
Release : 2022-04-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 100058755X
Book Description
The states of West Asia continue to grapple with dramatic changes taking place in the domestic and regional environment. Security has emerged as a significant concern for them. Political upheavals, civil strife, sectarian violence and terrorism in the area have implications on a regional and global order. As the region grapples with myriad socio-economic problems, many extra-regional players and non-state actors, and a few regional ones, are attempting to carve out their own areas of influence. These developments across West Asia demand constant monitoring and careful analyses. This book is a collection of essays exploring various aspects of the changing security paradigm in West Asia and the regional and international responses. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Comparative Political Transitions between Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa
Author : Teresita Cruz-del Rosario
Publisher : Springer
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 30,46 MB
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1137540893
Book Description
This book investigates the theme of global transitions with a cross-regional comparative study of two areas experiencing change over the past three decades: Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Political transitions in Asia have been the subject of interest in academic and policy-making communities recently as there are encouraging signs of democratization in countries that exhibit elements of authoritarianism. In those countries with relatively open political systems, transitions to democracy have been complete – albeit messy, flawed, and highly contested. In contrast, countries of the MENA region that have been gripped by revolts in recent years find themselves in the midst of chaotic and uncontrollable transitions. Why are there such differences between these regions? What, if anything, can be learned and applied from the transitions in Southeast Asia? These questions are answered here as Asia’s experience is contrasted with the Arab revolts and the struggle of the different countries in the MENA region to fashion a new social contract between states and citizens.
Asian Century... on a Knife-edge
Author : John West
Publisher : Springer
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 37,77 MB
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9811071829
Book Description
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West. The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia.
Clan Politics and Regime Transition in Central Asia
Author : Kathleen Collins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 26,17 MB
Release : 2006-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 113946177X
Book Description
This book is a study of the role of clan networks in Central Asia from the early twentieth century through 2004. Exploring the social, economic, and historical roots of clans, and their political role and political transformation in the Soviet and post-Soviet periods, it argues that clans are informal political actors that are critical to understanding politics in this region. The book demonstrates that the Soviet system was far less successful in transforming and controlling Central Asian society, and in its policy of eradicating clan identities, than has often been assumed. In order to understand Central Asian politics and their economies, scholars and policy makers must take into account the powerful role of these informal groups, how they adapt and change over time, and how they may constrain or undermine democratization in this strategic region.
Emerging Trends in West Asia
Author : Meena Singh Roy
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Middle East
ISBN : 9788182747715
Book Description
Contributed articles presented at the 15th Asian Security Conference on February 13-14, 2013 at IDSA, New Delhi.
Contemporary West Asia
Author : Sujata Ashwarya
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1000517543
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the complexities of change and continuity in West Asia, its society, religion and politics. An overview of the region’s political, social and economic characteristics brought into sharper relief with the on-going turmoil in the region constitutes the introduction of the book. While the subsequent two chapters, along with the introductory text, constitute the thematic overview and orientation of the book, the different chapters dedicated to specific countries explore the recent transformative developments in the region. These chapters chart the emergence of Islamist and post Islamist politics in Iran and Lebanon, elaborate upon the prevailing civil war conditions in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya, examine the impact of the Arab uprisings that began in 2011 on Egypt, Jordan and the Arab Gulf countries, and explore the intricate interplay between Islam and democracy in the present-day politics of Turkey. While highlighting politics, the texts of the chapters also delve into history, religion and foreign policy. This book will be as useful for the students of West Asian affairs as it will be for policymakers and any interested reader. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Power Transition and International Order in Asia
Author : Peter Shearman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 2013-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1136760032
Book Description
This edited volume examines how the transition and diffusion of power in global politics is impacting on stability and order in Asia. Both in the academic field of International Relations (IR) and among policymakers, the big question today concerns the rise of China, the relative decline of the United States, and the increasing importance of Asia in global politics. The level of impact the international power transition will have in the region remains unclear, but observers agree that Asia is a potential tinderbox for crises and conflict. This volume brings together leading scholars from around the world to assess current thinking in IR on these issues. The authors apply appropriate theories and methods of analysis in their specific area of expertise to examine the likely effects of the changing global power distribution on Asia. There is also said to be an ongoing diffusion of power away from states to non-state actors in the region; hence, in addition to examining changing relations between the Great Powers, the book will also assess the implications that other actors, from terrorist groups, insurgents and organised crime syndicates, could have on stability and order. This book will be of much interest to students of Asian politics, security studies, diplomacy and international relations.
Striking From the Margins
Author : Aziz Al-Azmeh
Publisher : Saqi Books
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 22,98 MB
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 086356500X
Book Description
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Arab world has undergone a series of radical transformations. One of the most significant is the resurgence of activist and puritanical forms of religion presenting as viable alternatives to existing social, cultural and political practices. The rise in sectarianism and violence in the name of religion has left scholars searching for adequate conceptual tools that might generate a clearer insight into these interconnected conflicts. In Striking from the Margins, leading authorities in their field propose new analytical frameworks to facilitate greater understanding of the fragmentation and devolution of the state in the Arab world. Challenging the revival of well-worn theories in cultural and post-colonial studies, they provide novel contributions on issues ranging from military formations, political violence in urban and rural settings, transregional war economies, the crystallisation of sect-based authorities and the restructuring of tribal networks. Placing much-needed emphasis on the re-emergence of religion, this timely and vital volume offers a new, critical approach to the study of the volatile and evolving cultural, social and political landscapes of the Middle East.
