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Democratisation in the Middle East and North Africa: perspectives from democracy support

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This article offers perspectives on the prospects for democratisation in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region in the light of political developments since 2010, with particular reference to international democracy support. An introduction shares certain assumptions about democracy support’s general record before threats and opportunities to democracy support arising from developments in the region are discussed. Next democracy support’s response to those developments is examined, while the fourth section highlights some challenges for democracy support in the region and beyond. Throughout, discussion is contextualised within the larger literature on democratisation. Final remarks lead to the conclusion that developments in the region both present challenges that should be viewed as opportunities, and offer opportunities that will be challenging to address, not just for democracy support in the region and further afield but in terms of the guidance that democratisation studies have to offer.

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  • Peter Burnell, 2013. "Democratisation in the Middle East and North Africa: perspectives from democracy support," Third World Quarterly, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 34(5), pages 838-855.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ctwqxx:v:34:y:2013:i:5:p:838-855
    DOI: 10.1080/01436597.2013.800742
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