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The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

Fragmentation, Decentralization, and Islamist Opposition

By: Karim Mezran,Arturo Varvelli

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The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

Fragmentation, Decentralization, and Islamist Opposition

By: Karim Mezran,Arturo Varvelli

The volume deals with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa that are facing a particularly troubled period in their historical development. Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt and to a lesser extent Jordan and Tunisia have plunged into a legitimacy crisis that in some cases has turned into civil war or violent upheaval. As traditional authorities lose their legitimacy, two alternatives are emerging. The first is a more decentralized system of government, evinced by the empowerment of subnational government bodies and the growing legitimacy of local authorities; in this trend, the local authorities are able to keep the state united and more functional. The second is a growing number of political groups that act as opposition to authoritarianism, which is experiencing a revival. The analysis herein also focuses on Islamist movements; namely, their organizational and ideological development as well as how the shrinking of the political space affects them and the entire polity. This Report explores the distinctive dynamics and characteristics of these challenges in the post-Arab Spring era.

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The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

Fragmentation, Decentralization, and Islamist Opposition

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Fragmentation, Decentralization, and Islamist Opposition

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The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region volume deals with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa that are facing a particularly troubled period in their historical development. Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt and to a lesser extent Jordan and Tunisia have plunged into a legitimacy crisis that in some cases has turned into civil war or violent upheaval. As traditional authorities lose their legitimacy, two alternatives are emerging. The first is a more decentralized system of government, evinced by the empowerment of subnational government bodies and the growing legitimacy of local authorities; in this trend, the local authorities are able to keep the state united and more functional. The second is a growing number of political groups that act as opposition to authoritarianism, which is experiencing a revival. The analysis herein also focuses on Islamist movements; namely, their organizational and ideological development as well as how the shrinking of the political space affects them and the entire polity. This Report explores the distinctive dynamics and characteristics of these challenges in the post-Arab Spring era.

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The Politics of Pandemics

Evolving Regime-Opposition Dynamics in the MENA Region

By: Karim Mezran,Annalisa Perteghella

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The Politics of Pandemics

Evolving Regime-Opposition Dynamics in the MENA Region

By: Karim Mezran,Annalisa Perteghella

The Covid-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time, as many countries in the MENA region remain engulfed in vicious internal conflicts or must cope with structural socio-economic distress and popular dissent. In many respects, such a context and many of its problems resemble those that formed the backdrop for the Arab Spring in 2011. Exactly like what happens with humans, who are hit the hardest when presenting pre-existing conditions, MENA states have been impacted because of their own pre-existing conditions. In this sense, the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare all the vulnerabilities and deficiencies of these states' structures, and has aggravated pre-existing political, social, and economic shortcomings. How has the pandemic impacted state structures? What is its effect on organized protests and spontaneous popular movements? What are the possible long-term consequences?

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Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

By: Karim Mezran,Arturo Varvelli

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Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

By: Karim Mezran,Arturo Varvelli

Since 2011 the Libyan crisis has moved from being a domestic dispute to assuming increasing importance at the international level. Today it represents a crucial issue affecting global security. The intervention of external actors in the Libyan crisis was mainly driven by a desire to direct the transition towards outcomes that would best meet their own political and economic interests. Accordingly, each external player tried to support one specific faction, favoring either the Parliament in Tobruk, upheld by Khalifa Haftar, or the Presidential Council headed by Fayez al-Serraj in Tripoli, the latter being legitimized by the UN as well as by local militias in both Misrata and Tripoli. This report analyzes the troublesome re-building of Libya with a focus on the specific role played by international actors (neighboring and Gulf countries, European nations, Russia and the US) which make it more of an international rather than a domestic issue.

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North Africa 2030

What the Future Holds for the Region

By: Karim Mezran,Armando Sanguini

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North Africa 2030

What the Future Holds for the Region

By: Karim Mezran,Armando Sanguini

Over ten years after the "Arab Spring", the turmoil that swept across North Africa has taken many forms, bringing about change, although not always in a desirable direction. But the Arab uprisings have also brought about a surprising amount of "more of the same": a decade on, the problems that plagued the region in 2010 have not gone away. This report looks at the future of the region, asking: what will North Africa be in 2030? Which direction could the region as a whole, and specific countries, take, and which challenges will they have to face? And what are the implications for Europe and the US?

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The Politics of Pandemics. Evolving Regime-opposition Dynamics in the MENA Region

By: Karim Mezran,Annalisa Perteghella

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The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

Fragmentation, Decentralization, and Islamist Opposition

By: Karim Mezran,Arturo Varvelli

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Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

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Libya's Faustian Bargain

By: Jason Pack,Karim Mezran,Mohamed Eliharh,Atlantic Council of the United States. Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

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Libya's Faustian Bargain

By: Jason Pack,Karim Mezran,Mohamed Eliharh,Atlantic Council of the United States. Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

This report examines the threats to Libya's stability, provides a detailed mapping of the militia landscape, and details policy options for the Libyan government and its international partners. The authors attribute the cycle of violence, intractable political stalemate, and weakened economy to the Libyan authorities' continued policy of appeasing opponents.

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North Africa 2030

What the Future Holds for the Region

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What the Future Holds for the Region

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The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

The Politics of Pandemics

The Politics of Pandemics

Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

North Africa 2030

North Africa 2030

The Politics of Pandemics. Evolving Regime-opposition Dynamics in the MENA Region

The Politics of Pandemics. Evolving Regime-opposition Dynamics in the MENA Region

The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

The Arc of Crisis in the MENA Region

Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

Foreign Actors in Libya's Crisis

Libya's Faustian Bargain

Libya's Faustian Bargain

North Africa 2030

North Africa 2030

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