The Political Economy and Islam of the Middle East - The Case of Tunisia

This book analyzes the political economy of the MENA region with a focus on pre-revolutionary political and economic conditions, the 2011 revolution itself, and post-revolutionary political processes in Tunisia. The author places particular emphasis on the political role of women, Islam, and democracy after the revolution, and argues that post-Revolution Tunisia serves as an ideal model for the MENA region to follow. This volume will interest scholars, students, researchers, and everyone who is interested in the politics of MENA and political economy.

List of contents

1. Chapter 1: Introduction.- 2. Chapter 2: Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution Demands Dignity.- 3. Chapter 3: Women in the Frontlines: Tunisia's Revolution.- 4. Chapter 4: Tunisia's Political Health.- 5. Chapter 5: Tunisia's Economic Health.- 6. Chapter 6: Secularism versus Political Islam: The Case of Tunisia.- 7. Chapter 7: Conclusion.

About the author

Hayat Alvi is Associate Professor at the US Naval War College, USA.

Product details

• Authors: Hayat Alvi
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.05.2019
• EAN: 9783030170493
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3017049-3
• No. of pages: 213
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 218 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 436 g
• Illustrations: XVII, 213 p. 11 illus. in color.
• Series: Political Economy of Islam
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; B, Democracy, Political Science, Africa, International Relations, Middle East, Politics & government, Political structure & processes, Political structures: democracy, auseinandersetzen, Political Science and International Studies, Political Economy, African Politics, International Political Economy, Governance and Government, Middle East—Politics and government, Middle Eastern Politics, Africa—Politics and government