This book analyzes non-democratic legitimacy during the Arab Spring. During this historic event, monarchs and presidents were forced to defend their rule, whether through Islam, the cultural image of paternalism or the cash flow of welfare. Can Arab leaders still justify apolitical reigns? Are monarchies more respected than republicans or are they too under threat? The author traces the history of apolitical rule in the Arab world, from Islamic roots to the role of Arab leaders in merging religion with socio-economic benefits and cosmetic liberalization. Finally, analysis of speeches given by leaders of Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain in response to the Arab Spring are considered. When protesters took to the streets with their slogans, the regimes talked back. This work discusses the weight of their words and why some leaders survived unrest while others were overthrown. To engage with the author and book further, you can find their presentation discussing their experience publishing with Palgrave Macmillan here: https://youtu.be/NfKETFx4sok; and their presentation discussing the book itself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJU6_3M3xyo
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Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: A Historical Overview of MENA Politics Leading up to the Arab Spring -- Chapter 3: Case Studies -- Chapter 4: The Speeches Defending Dictatorship during the Arab Spring -- Chapter 5: Tyranny and the Constitution: Formalizing Dictatorship during the Arab Spring -- Chapter 6: Conclusion.
Intro -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Analyzing the Defense of Dictatorship -- 1.2 Defending Tradition or Buying off the Masses? -- References -- 2 A Historical Overview of MENA Politics Leading Up to the Arab Spring -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Legitimizing Dictatorship: Religion, Regimes and Resources -- 2.3 Historical Context -- References -- Primary Data -- Secondary Data -- Media Reports -- Printed/Online Books -- International Organization Reports -- 3 Case Studies -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan -- 3.3 The Kingdom of Bahrain -- 3.4 Mubarak's Egypt -- 3.5 Ben Ali's Tunisia -- 3.6 Understanding MENA Monarchies -- 3.6.1 Bahrain's Sectarianism and Jordan's Tribalism -- 3.7 Conclusion -- References -- Primary Data -- Secondary Data -- Media Reports -- Printed/Online Books -- International Organization Reports -- Social Media -- 4 The Speeches Defending Dictatorship During the Arab Spring -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Speeches of Legitimacy During the Arab Spring -- 4.2.1 The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's Abdullah II -- 4.2.2 The Kingdom of Bahrain's Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa -- 4.2.3 Egypt's President Mubarak -- 4.2.4 Tunisia's President Ben Ali -- References -- Primary Data -- Secondary Data -- 5 Tyranny and the Constitution: Formalizing Dictatorship During the Arab Spring -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Constitutions, Speeches and the Arab Spring -- 5.2.1 Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan -- 5.2.2 Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain -- 5.2.3 Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt -- 5.2.4 Constitution of the Republic of Tunisia -- References -- Primary Data -- Secondary Data -- Media Reports -- Printed/Online Books -- International Organization Reports -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Appendices -- Outline placeholder.
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