3.23.11: Resilient Authoritarianism and the Future of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East

The Georgetown Center for Democracy and Civil Society and the Master of Arts in Democracy and Governance presents

Resilient Authoritarianism and the Future of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East

on Wednesday, March 23, at 3pm

Even as the political landscape of the Middle East is undergoing change, authoritarianism will remain a prominent and formidable presence in the lives of millions of citizens across the Middle East.  The study of authoritarian governance remains essential for our understanding of the political dynamics and inner workings of regimes across the region as they struggle to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.  Focusing on two of the region’s durable authoritarian regimes, Syria and Iran, this panel will explore the sources of authoritarian resilience in the Middle East, and highlight the adaptive strategies these two regimes have used to preserve their grip on power.

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