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Introduction to Revolution and Political Transformation in the Middle East: Government Action and Response
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  • Introduction to Revolution and Political Transformation in the Middle East: Government Action and Response

    Originally posted September 2011

    On August 21, 2011, rebel forces in Libya rolled into the capital Tripoli, seemingly finishing off months of armed combat and foreign intervention and bringing down yet another Arab head of state. At the same time, sporadic but violent repression of protests in Syria continues, while other states remain calm or have seen their protest movements fizzle. We open this second volume of our series, Revolution and Political Transformation¸ at a time of uncertainty and transition for the region.

     

    March 13, 2012