Syria, the Strength of an Idea - The Constitutional Architectures of Its Political Regimes

Explains the construction of the Syrian state over the last 100 years and decodes the events of the current crisis.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The Syrian question; Part I. Parliamentary Constitutions and Liberal Regimes: 2. The Syrian monarchy; 3. The First Republic; 4. The Second Republic; Part II. Presidential Constitutions and Authoritarian Regimes: 5. The Third Republic; 6. The Fourth Republic; 7. The pan-Arab constitutions; 8. Towards the Fifth Republic; 9. Towards the Sixth Republic; Conclusion.

About the author

Karim Atassi is an expert in Syrian contemporary politics and constitutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Law on Syrian constitutions, is a former foreign student at France's École Nationale d'Administration. He graduated in political science, and holds a degree in information and communication. He is an international civil servant.

Summary

Using a multidimensional approach at the crossroad of constitutional law, political science and international relations, this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the complex Syrian political reality and, ultimately, with a better understanding of the current Syrian crisis.

Product details

• Authors: Karim Atassi
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9781316635018
• ISBN: 978-1-316-63501-8
• No. of pages: 514
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Syria, LAW / Constitutional, Constitution: government & the state, Constitution: government and the state, Constitutional & administrative law, Constitutional and administrative law: general