Democracy in the Arab World:  Challenges, Achievements and Prospects
Arab World: Challenges, Achievements and Prospects
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Based on a roundtable discussion, this is a review of democracy in the Arab World Region during the nineties looking at the main challenges in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Yemen. It analyses issues such as the role of religion in politics, the participation of women, globalization, elections, democratic institutions and the freedom of association.


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Introduction

Overview of the Situation in the Arab World

Common Democratic Themes in the Arab World

  • Religion and Politics
  • Democratic Institutions
  • Elections and Electoral Systems
  • Enhancing Women’s Political Participation
  • Economic and Political Development
  • Freedom of Association
  • Protection of Activists
  • Democracy and the Peace Process
  • Globalization

The Democratic Condition in the Arab World

  • Morocco
  • Tunisia
  • Egypt
  • Lebanon
  • Jordan
  • Yemen

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