"This book demonstrates the vitality of Arab political thought and its major controversies. It shows that the key players involved, far from being constrained by a theological-political straitjacket, have often demonstrated strong critical thinking when tackling religion and phi…
This title is written for students of Middle Eastern and Ottoman history, as well as scholars and general readers looking for historical background on the Arab world.
Comprises a collection of essays about the unfortunate and longstanding marginalization of human rights in the Arab world, the obstacles that bar the way to implementing these rights, and pathways to improve human rights and welfare in the future. Discusses the intersection of g…
Marc Lynch's last book, "The Arab Uprising", described the then ongoing revolutionary change and prospect for the consolidation of democracy in key Arab countries that still seemed possible. But Lynch saw dark signs on the horizon, especially in Syria. That book ended with the h…
"The reality of the Arab-Israeli balance now consists of two subordinate balances: Israel versus Syria and Israel versus the Palestinians. This timely and important book analyzes these two balances in detail, exploring their impact on defense planning in each country and their m…
Die Region des Nahen Ostens befindet sich seit 2011 in einem politischen Wandlungsprozess mit offenem Ausgang. Was sind die Grunde fur diese Neukonfiguration, und worin liegen die Beharrungskrafte der alten Ordnung? Der Band enthalt sowohl regionale Querschnittanalysen als auch …
This history examines the Six-Day War, its causes, and its enduring consequences against its global context. One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Many scholars have documented how the Six-Day War unfolded, but little has been done to explain why the c…
