Routledge - Role Theory in the Middle East and North Africa

Explore the political and economic transformations of the Middle East and North Africa in this scholarly work from Routledge. Since December 2010, the region has faced a period of significant change driven by uprisings, revolutions, coups, and civil wars. This book examines how various countries attempt to influence these regional shifts and the resulting effects on global politics. Authors Yasemin Akbaba and Ozgur Ozdamar use role theory to analyze the complex dynamics of the region. By combining primary and secondary sources, elite interviews, and content analysis, the text looks at both ideational factors like identity and religion, as well as material factors. This academic resource provides a deep look at how regional actors navigate a chaotic political environment and the long-term implications for the people living in these nations.