The latest edition of this renowned textbook explores the states and regimes of the MENA. Presenting heavily revised, fully updated chapters contributed by the world's leading experts, it analyzes the historical trajectory, political institutions, economic development, and foreign policies of the region's nearly two dozen countries.

Preface 1. Political Dynamics in the MENA: Democracy, Authoritarianism, and History Sean Yom 2. The Context of Political Life: Geography, Economics, and Social Forces Sean Yom Part I: North Africa 3. Kingdom of Morocco Gregory White 4. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Azzedine Layachi 5. Republic of Tunisia Lindsay Benstead 6. State of Libya Karim Mezran and Tahani Elmogrbi 7. Arab Republic of Egypt Kira Jumet Part II: Near East 8. State of Israel Mira Sucharov and Hamed Mousavi 9. Palestine Glenn Robinson 10. Syrian Arab Republic Thomas Pierret 11. Republic of Lebanon Imad Salamey 12. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan André Bank 13. Republic of Iraq Ariel Ahram 14. Republic of Turkey Kristin Fabbe Part III: The Gulf 15. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sean Foley 16. Islamic Republic of Iran Saeid Golkar 17. Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman Jill Crystal 18. Republic of Yemen Stacey Yadav