W. Taylor

Gebundenes Buch

Military Responses to the Arab Uprisings and the Future of Civil-Military Relations in the Middle East

Analysis from Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and Syria

Beschreibung

This book explains Arab military responses to the social uprisings which began in 2011. Through a comparative case study analysis of Egyptian, Tunisian, Libyan, and Syrian militaries, it explains why militaries fractured, supported the regime in power, or removed their presidents.

Autor

William C. Taylor is a professional in the US intelligence community and a former Assistant Professor of American foreign policy at the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a former military advisor to an Iraqi infantry battalion, he has first-hand knowledge of Arab military thinking.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan / Palgrave Macmillan US / Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-137-41004-7
• 2014
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 459g
• ISBN-13: 9781137410047
• ISBN-10: 1137410043
• Artikelnr.: 41399871

Rezensionen

'A compelling book, this is one of the most comprehensive explorations of the Arab Spring to date with a theoretical underpinning that will interest both general audiences and political scientists.' - Ruth Margolies Beitler, author of The Path to Mass Rebellion: An Analysis of Two Intifadas and co-author of Women's Roles in the Middle East and North Africa

'Beautifully written and highly accessible, this book makes an original contribution to existing literature on the Arab uprisings, offering a sober analysis of different militaries' responses through interest and restraint. This useful guide to the Arab Spring will benefit policy makers, scholars, students, and general readers.' - Nelly Lahoud, United States Military Academy