Jordanian politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   08/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Jordan's political economy before 1989: The suspension of the National Assembly; The curtailing of the press and political ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Jordan's political economy before 1989. The suspension of the National Assembly . The curtailing of the press and political associations . Maintaining a semi rentier economy . Steps taken toward political liberalization. The 1989...»

Towards a democratisation of the Middle-East?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « role in all the sectors of the everyday life (culture, politics, economy ), those several scholars have laid emphasis on the lacks of the Jordanian democracy. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The explanation of Middle-East.. Problems and questions to be answered.. Regional features that can have a direct or indirect influence on the democratisation of the region.. The factors leading towards democracy.. Theoretical...»

Economic and political transition in Bahrain: Strong Rentier States and Strong Rentier Societies

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : « The Jordanian state was forced to liberalize quickly or face collapse. In this sense, politics plays out along Ayubi s model, with a population either granting ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bahrain - economic success fueled largely by oil rents.. Academic theories of rentier economies.. What sets Bahrain apart from other such econimies.. Joel Migdal's theory of state-in-society.. Beblawi's analysis and what he calls a...»

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