Books in the UCLA Center for Middle East Development CMED series

As the recent revolutions in the Middle East have demonstrated, civil society in this part of the world is on the move. The increasingly important role of non-state actors ¿ a phenomenon of globalization- has characterized developments throughout the region, affecting the struggle for democracy and for peace. This volume brings together scholars primarily form the region to analyse the varied activities and contributions of NGOs, the private sector and the new media, from Morocco to Iran, along with the involvement of diaspora groups. The chapter on facebook in the recent Egyptian revolution captures the role of this new media while the study on similar technology in Iran outlines the barriers raised by the authorities in the current struggles there. Even the fledgling process of democratization in Saudi Arabia is driven by non-state actors while the veteran women's movements in the Maghreb serve as an example for the post-Arab spring era in those countries.Providing one of the first assessments of the role of non-state actors in the Middle East, this book will be essential reading for students of Political Science, Sociology and Civil Society, amongst others.

Examines the position of women in the contemporary Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Addressing the historical, socio-cultural, political, economic, and legal issues in the region, this book covers five major aspects of women's agency.

The volume sheds light on the backsliding process of Turkish democratization from the 2010s until 2018, the book analyses data collected through a nationally representative survey of Turkish voters during the 2018 elections and data available by the Supreme Election Board (YSK) in a pre-and post-election panel design.

Examines the issue of gender and violence in the Middle East and North Africa. Drawing on case studies across the region, this book also examines the historical, cultural, religious, social, legal and political factors affecting the issue.

Many residents of the Middle East have placed great hope in democratization in the region. Providing a broad range of survey of individual countries, this book examines the experiences of activists, parties, religious groups and governments, the influences exerted on them and the difficulties involved in bringing democracy to the Middle East.

Examines the issue of gender and violence in the Middle East and North Africa. Drawing on case studies across the region, this book also examines the historical, cultural, religious, social, legal and political factors affecting the issue.

Many residents of the Middle East have placed great hope in democratization in the region. Providing a broad range of survey of individual countries, this book examines the experiences of activists, parties, religious groups and governments, the influences exerted on them and the difficulties involved in bringing democracy to the Middle East.

The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is considered intractable by many, and is frequently characterised by the violence between the two sides. This text brings together Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints on a number of key issues and topics, making clear the points of agreement as well as the views that divide.

This book examines the relations and image of the Arab Gulf states in the West. It explores how that image has been presented and curated, as well as the political, cultural and human rights dimensions.

The book examines today¿s Middle East security challenges and opportunities in light of the upheavals throughout the region. Established experts, former diplomats, and emerging scholars offer a broad range of fresh perspectives on promoting a sustainable regional security community based on relevant aspects of the historic Helsinki Process in Europe.

The book examines today¿s Middle East security challenges and opportunities in light of the upheavals throughout the region. Established experts, former diplomats, and emerging scholars offer a broad range of fresh perspectives on promoting a sustainable regional security community based on relevant aspects of the historic Helsinki Process in Europe.

Examines the position of women in the contemporary Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Addressing the historical, socio-cultural, political, economic, and legal issues in the region, this book covers five major aspects of women's agency.