Revisiting the Arab Uprisings: A Comparative Analysis of Revolutionary Transitions

Understanding the Arab Uprisings: A Revolutionary Moment

Since 2013, the Middle East has experienced a complex and multifaceted trend of chaos and civil war, as well as the return of authoritarianism. This narrative has overshadowed the political transitions that occurred in the countries whose regimes were toppled in 2011.

A Comparative Approach to the Transitions

This volume aims to rehabilitate those transitions by considering them as expressions of a ‘revolutionary moment’ whose outcome was never predetermined. The contributors bring together leading scholars of Arab politics to adopt a comparative approach to crucial aspects of those transitions, including constitutional debates, transitional justice, civil-military relations, and the role of domestic and international actors.

Key Features of the Volume

• Comparative analysis of the Arab uprisings
• Leading scholars of Arab politics contribute to the volume
• Focus on constitutional debates, transitional justice, and civil-military relations
• Examination of the role of domestic and international actors