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.

Sommario

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.

Info autore

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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Karim Atassi
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9781316635018
• ISBN: 978-1-316-63501-8
• Pagine: 514
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Syria, LAW / Constitutional, Constitution: government & the state, Constitution: government and the state, Constitutional & administrative law, Constitutional and administrative law: general