This article assesses the effect of the Arab Uprising on MENA within a historical sociology
framework. Expectations of benign outcomes have not been realized. The weakening of the Arab
republics has deepened their penetration and dependency and shifted the balance of power to the
monarchies and non-Arab MENA states. Trans-state discourse has empowered Islamists and
sectarian narratives. Outcomes can be seen in the continuing dependency of Egypt, state failure
in Syria and Iraq and the collapse of the liberal peace between Turkey and Syria.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 1, 2014 |
Published in Issue | Year 2014 Volume: 11 Issue: 42 |