Leenders (political science, U. of Amsterdam, the Netherlands) explores high political corruption in post-civil war Lebanon, arguing that corruption is rampant in the Lebanese state and that the cause
The developments of early 2011 have left the political landscape of the Middle East changed but recognizable. Even as urgent struggles continue, it remains clear that authoritarianism will survive thi
Assesses the factors that contribute to regime resilience in Syria and Iran, exploring their flexibility and their constraints as they confront unprecedented challenges.
