Bücher der Reihe Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics

This book focuses on the AKP government since 2002 during which time the state's approach to the Kurdish Question has undergone several changes. Examining what preceded and followed the failed putsch of 2016, it explains and critiques that situates the Kurdish Question in its broader context. It stands out with the main objective to avoid any 'policy-oriented bias' through an interdisciplinary and multi-thematic approach.The volume discusses the state and policies in the Kurdish region of Turkey, as well as counter-hegemonic discourses that seek to reform existing institutions. Some chapters focus on the domestic aspects and gender perspectives of the Kurdish Question in Turkey, which focus has been taken over by recent developments in Syria and the Middle East in general. Other chapters include a range of new aspects of Turkish society and politics, and the international aspects of Ankara's policies and its implications not only inside Turkey but also internationally.Taking both domestic and foreign policy aspects into account, the book offers a set of innovative explanations for the state of crisis in Turkey and a solid basis for thinking about the likely path forward. Scholars, researchers and post-graduates, interested in political theory, Kurdish and Middle East politics will find this book invaluable.

Offering an analysis on contemporary Israeli democracy, this book examines society and politics from the perspectives of the different ethnic groups outside of the Ashkenazi mainstream.

Shows that despite the prevalence of violent resistance by Palestinians, nonviolent activism was also frequently resorted to. This book demonstrates how such tactics have considerable support amongst the local population particularly when they are framed as a strategy rather than just as a moral preference.

Examines the several layers of surveillance that control the Palestinian population in Israel and the occupied territories, showing how they operate, how well they work, how they are augmented, and how ultimately their chief purpose is population control.

Provides a comparative examination of a number of different refugee return situations in order to identify pre-requisites for an effective and durable Palestinian repatriation programme. This book contains contributions from members of the UN and other NGOs as well as academics.

This book addresses the major generators of conflict and toleration at shared holy places in Palestine and Israel. Examining the religious, political and legal issues, the authors show how the holy sites have been a focus of both conflict and cooperation between different communities.

As the Palestinian/Israeli conflict continues to be of major importance in the Middle East, this book employs a different agency approach to the understanding of the conflict. It also examines the unprecedented challenge mounted by Palestinian insurgents to Israeli military rule in the West Bank and Gaza between 1987 and 1992.

Turkey is ninty-nine per cent Muslim, its ruling party, Justice and Development Party (JDP), comes from but denies its Islamist pedigree and has a very secular feel. However, the deeply secular regime distrusts the JDP with regard to its 'true' colours. This book makes sense of these paradoxical perceptions.

Examines the roles of nationalism and the political establishment and the role of Kemalist ideology in Turkish politics. This book is concerned with Turkey's political evolution, the role of Kemalism, and why a social democratic alternative has never fully developed. It is of interest to students of politics, history and current affairs.

One of the implications of Orientalism is that the Arab world, as a homogenous entity, is often analysed as an anomaly within the international system. This book argues that, despite their differences, societies across the globe ultimately construct their own history according to very similar dynamics and tensions. The methodological approach of this book, using different countries within the Arab world as models, offers the reader an analysis of relations between the elites and their opposition in a variety of settings. A definition of the political structure of each country is drawn from this analysis before potential future scenarios, as according to country specific experts, are proposed. This model provides a useful contribution to students and scholars of political science and international relations.Through providing a comparative study of the political regimes currently operating in the Arab world; their elites, civil society, power resources and political resistance, this book illustrates that despite the image of homogeneity sometimes portrayed by the Arab world, it is the multiplicity of models and heterogeneity of regimes that constitute reality.

Charts Jordanian-Israeli relations from a Jordanian perspective since 1994, and explores the reasons as to why a 'warmer' peace hasn't developed as a product of the peace building process.

Charts the rise and development of the Justice and Development Party from its Islamist roots through to government, analysing in particular its internal organisation and dynamics. This book examines the party's character as an organisation, its internal power structure, and its electoral roots.

Narrates the political developments in Israel/Palestine since the ascent to power of Yitzhak Rabin in 1992. This book includes the developments of the peace process and conflict with Hezbollah and Hamas, and how hopes for a settlement have been dashed by the ongoing violence.

Examines the civil society in the Arab world and how authoritarian constraints impact on democratization. This book includes case studies from across the region and analyses the divisions between Islamist organizations and secular/liberal ones.

Political succession is a key issue in the contemporary Middle East. The Arab world is faced by political turmoil and demands for reform. This title examines the process and shows how respect for those in authority and tribal codes of loyalty have been far more influential in maintaining regimes than security institutions and political repression.

The Justice and Development Party (AKP) were elected to power in 2002 and since then Turkish politics has undergone considerable change. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the AKP and its politics in government, and contributes to Political Science, particularly the areas of Turkish politics, Middle Eastern studies, and Islamic studies.

Analysing the continued survival of authoritarian governments in the Arab world, this book uses Egypt as a case study to address the complex issue of democratization in the Middle East. It argues that their longevity is less to do with the strength of the regime, but more closely related to the divisions and weakness of opposition groupings.

Examines the Mizrahi Jews (Jews from the Muslim world) in Israel, focussing on social and political movements such as the Black Panthers and SHAS. This book charts the relations and political struggle between Ashkenazi-Zionists and the Mizrahim in Israel since the post-war relocation.

Offers a comprehensive analysis of the trilateral relationship between Turkey, Israel, and Azerbaijan. This book examines the commonalities of state identities that brought the countries together, the role of state institutions, the security dimension, and the influence of globalization.

A comprehensive study of the effects of the EU's Mediterranean democracy promotion strategy on a single recipient state. It deals with EU democracy promotion inside Tunisia, examining democratization via association.

Provides an analysis of the machinery of government in Israel, highlighting the inadequacy of the private sector as an alternative and how public management may need to cope with the various challenges and pressures of the 21st century. This book gives a comprehensive analysis of the issue of public and private-sector management.

Despite notable socio-economic development in the Arab region, a deficit in democracy and political rights has continued to prevail. This book examines the major reasons underlying the persistence of this democracy deficit over the past decades, drawing on case studies from across the Arab world to explore economic development, political institutions and social factors, and the impact of oil wealth and regional wars.

Democratization and the process of political reform is a critical issue in the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. This book looks at the situation in Morocco and examines the role of the monarchy and the relative strengths and weaknesses of the Islamic and secular/liberal groupings campaigning to shape the local politics and society.

Examines the impact of European political conditionality on the process of democratization in Turkey. Employing theoretical and conceptual approaches to the issue of EU conditionality, this book compares the case of Turkey to that of other European nations. It argues that Turkey became vulnerable to the European conditionality.

Examines some of the most pressing issues facing the Turkish political establishment, focusing on the issues of nationalism, the Kurds and political Islam.

Examines the role of NATO in the Middle East. This title reviews the strategic importance of the region and why it has become a source of instability, looks at US and international initiatives to counteract this instability and charts the development of NATO in this context.

The question of nationalism centres around the political, social, and cultural ways by which the concept and practice of a nation is constructed, and what it means to its various bearers. This book examines the issue of Jewish-Israeli nationalism, combining a sociological study of national culture with an analysis of Israeli national discourse.