The Role of Constitutional Law in Shaping Government Structures and Stability in the Middle East

This study assesses the impact of constitutional law on shaping government structures and political stability in the Middle East using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The purpose is to identify and prioritize the constitutional elements that most significantly influence governance and stability in the region. The AHP method allows for a structured analysis by decomposing the complex problem into a hierarchy of criteria and subcriteria, facilitating pairwise comparisons and weight calculations. The analysis focuses on two main criteria: government structures and political stability, each further divided into subcriteria such as separation of powers, rule of law, electoral systems, civil liberties, judicial independence, and conflict resolution mechanisms. The results indicate that the separation of powers holds the highest global weight (48.75%), highlighting its paramount role in promoting effective governance and stability. The rule of law and civil liberties also emerge as critical factors, with global weights of 18.75% and 15%, respectively. The relevance of this topic lies in the ongoing quest for stability in the Middle East, where constitutional reforms can play a pivotal role. By identifying key constitutional components that enhance governance and stability, policymakers can prioritize reforms that have the most significant impact.