This first installment of essays in the collection focuses on emerging trends and critical themes that shape the region, including regional geopolitical cycles, political dynamics unique to the Arab world, the role of Islam and how social models intersect with the political realm.
Table of Contents:
The Middle East, a Vicious Cycle
Understanding Arab Authoritarianism
The Myth of the Middle East Regional Powers
The Illusion of Arab Nationalism
The Great Divide Between the Arab People and Their Leaders
The Origin and Challenge of Islamic Fundamentalism
Why Uprisings in the Middle East Fail
The World Explained in Maps