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The Arab Spring: Misconceptions and Prospects
Der Arabische Frühling: Missverständnisse und Perspektiven
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GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien, Institut für Nahost-Studien
Abstract The Arab Spring of 2011 is acknowledged as a turning point for the Arab world. While there were high expectations at the outset regarding the democratisation of the region, at present pessimistic assessments predominate, given the numerous wars and the return of authoritarian rule. At least four mis... view more
The Arab Spring of 2011 is acknowledged as a turning point for the Arab world. While there were high expectations at the outset regarding the democratisation of the region, at present pessimistic assessments predominate, given the numerous wars and the return of authoritarian rule. At least four misconceptions about the Arab Spring can be identified, and these provide information important for a more realistic appraisal both of the likelihood of future democratic reforms and of the challenges to lasting stability in the region.... view less
Keywords
stabilization policy; democratization; Islam; authoritarian system; Arab countries; Middle East; protest; ethnic conflict; political development
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Arabischer Frühling; Identitätskonflikt; Politischer Islam
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
City
Hamburg
Page/Pages
11 p.
Series
GIGA Focus Nahost, 4
ISSN
1862-3611
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works