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Lebanon’s 'Arab Spring' : exploring identity, security, and change
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Smayra, D. (2013). Lebanon’s 'Arab Spring' : exploring identity, security, and change

The Arab uprisings were received with enthusiasm, support and optimism across the whole spectrum of the Lebanese political leadership and society. Many even went so far as to say that the ‘Arab spring’ originated and was inspired by the 2005 Lebanese... Read More about Lebanon’s 'Arab Spring' : exploring identity, security, and change.

When the Sphinx awoke : an eye witness account of Egypt’s revolution
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El-Shazly, N. E. (2014). When the Sphinx awoke : an eye witness account of Egypt’s revolution

The one duty we owe history, said Oscar Wilde, is to rewrite it. Egyptians have done so twice in as many years – in 2011 and again in 2013. Here is my account of what happened. Now that our youth have freed my country, memories, emotions, incidents k... Read More about When the Sphinx awoke : an eye witness account of Egypt’s revolution.

Globalisation as an agent of party ideological change : the case of the Turkish religious right
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Köni, H. (2014). Globalisation as an agent of party ideological change : the case of the Turkish religious right

This paper investigates the impact of globalisation on the transformations in the ideological orientation of the Turkish religious right. Studies on such changes often trace the causes of party change to three different variables, these being: leader... Read More about Globalisation as an agent of party ideological change : the case of the Turkish religious right.

The path dependent nature of factionalism in post-Khomeini Iran
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Mohammadi, A. (2014). The path dependent nature of factionalism in post-Khomeini Iran

The main claim of this paper is that the anti-party system in Iran, or what is known as factionalism, is subject to a path dependent process. The political system in post-Khomeini Iran is not based on political parties. The authoritarian regime in Ir... Read More about The path dependent nature of factionalism in post-Khomeini Iran.

Globalisation effects on networks in the GCC : exploring entrepreneurial networks in Kuwait
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al-Mutawa, N. S. (2014). Globalisation effects on networks in the GCC : exploring entrepreneurial networks in Kuwait

Although this paper’s focus is women business networks in the Gulf state of Kuwait, it locates the discussion in the broad field of globalisation studies, which can usefully be defined as the flow of trade, capital and people across frontiers, facili... Read More about Globalisation effects on networks in the GCC : exploring entrepreneurial networks in Kuwait.

Israel-Sino relations through the prism of advocacy groups
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Turki Al-Sudairi, M. (2013). Israel-Sino relations through the prism of advocacy groups

Advocacy for the state of Israel – in the sense of attempting to favourably shape public and elite perceptions and discourses about the Jewish state and the nature of its conflict with the Palestinians and the surrounding Arab states – has been, and... Read More about Israel-Sino relations through the prism of advocacy groups.

The survival of Bashar al-Assad : geopolitics and the resilience of the Syrian Army
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Alam, M. (2015). The survival of Bashar al-Assad : geopolitics and the resilience of the Syrian Army

This paper examines the history and nature of the Syrian armed forces through its evolution in post-colonial era and in particular during the era of Hafez al-Assad. It analyses the history of the political events that led to the rise Hafez al-Assad a... Read More about The survival of Bashar al-Assad : geopolitics and the resilience of the Syrian Army.

Maintaining the energy security of Turkey in the era of geopolitical turmoil
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Said ARINC, I. (2016). Maintaining the energy security of Turkey in the era of geopolitical turmoil

The energy security of Turkey is very much interconnected with geopolitical developments due to its dependence on imported energy resources, especially on natural gas. Turkey, moreover, is a natural energy hub for Europe but its ability to provide th... Read More about Maintaining the energy security of Turkey in the era of geopolitical turmoil.

Between fear and the need for security : counterterrorism since 9/11
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Longarzo, F. (2016). Between fear and the need for security : counterterrorism since 9/11

Following the tragedy of 9/11 the impression we had of international terrorism changed dramatically. It became clearer that global terror organisations were deeply rooted within national societies, and counterterrorism strategies had to be reassessed... Read More about Between fear and the need for security : counterterrorism since 9/11.

Assessing Gezi Park movement’s transformative dynamics : the women and the football fans
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Diagoupis, A. S. (2017). Assessing Gezi Park movement’s transformative dynamics : the women and the football fans

This paper traces the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul and analyses the protests within the realm of what is referred to as ‘contentious politics’. In its examination of the protests it aims to contribute to contextualising contentious politics in Turk... Read More about Assessing Gezi Park movement’s transformative dynamics : the women and the football fans.

'One belt, one road' and the Middle East in China : Yemeni community in a transregional circuit
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Ho, W. (2018). 'One belt, one road' and the Middle East in China : Yemeni community in a transregional circuit

Through the case-study of emerging Yemeni diasporic community in China, this paper explores the China-Middle East relationship by seeking a full transregional circuit of everyday life and relationship between ‘China in the Middle East’ and ‘the Middl... Read More about 'One belt, one road' and the Middle East in China : Yemeni community in a transregional circuit.

Improving access to psychological therapies : a review of the progress made by sites in the first rollout year
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Glover, G., Webb, M., & Evison, F. (2010). Improving access to psychological therapies : a review of the progress made by sites in the first rollout year

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) is a programme designed to make psychological therapies for common mental health problems widely available. Following pilot work in Doncaster and Newham, the first wave of roll‐out sites started oper... Read More about Improving access to psychological therapies : a review of the progress made by sites in the first rollout year.