Conflicts in the Middle East and Africa

This book explores the multifaceted dynamics between state and non-state actors in public policy during and after conflict in the Middle East and Africa. It offers case studies and policy-relevant ideas for conflict-affected areas to move forward in a more sustainable manner.

Autorentext

Moosa Elayah is an Associate Professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Qatar. He is also the Executive Director of AMEPPA and holds a Ph.D. from Leiden University. His work focuses on governance and innovative service delivery during conflicts in MENA and beyond.

Bakeel Alzandani is an Associate Professor at Qatar University in the field of International Relations, with a focus on peacebuilding, democratization, and conflicts in the Middle East. He holds a Ph.D. in International and National Security from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Inhalt

Introduction Part 1: Public Policies in the Context of Conflicts and Movements for Policy Change 1. Public Policies in the Context of Conflicts: Theoretical Considerations and (Modest) Empirical Evidence from the Middle East and North Africa 2. The Trial of a New Regional Governance in Morocco: The Case of the Disputed Southern Saharan Provinces 3. Public Policy Brief: The Bridge Between Civil Society and The State (HEYA Centre for Public Policy as a Case Study) 4. Harnessing NGOs for Climate Action and Environmental Awareness in the Middle East: A Path to Knowledge Diffusion Part 2: The Question of Peace and State Building in the Future 5. Navigating Conflict: The Dynamics of Palestinian Civil Society Organizations Amidst Internal Division 6. Intergovernmental Civil Service and Governance Reform Organizations in Crisis-Prone Contexts: An Analysis of the GIFT-MENA Network 7. Overcoming Obstacles in Regional Crises: The Role of the OIC and IsDB in the MENA Region 8. Capacity Building Against All Odds: Revitalizing a Post-Conflict Recovery Through Capacity Development in Zimbabwe. Conclusion