The causes of stability and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa
Subtitle: an analytic survey
By: Anthony H. Cordesman and Nicholas S. Yarosh
Contributors: Yarosh, Nicholas S.; Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, D.C.)
Publisher: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Subjects: Statistics; Politics and government; Economic conditions
Description: The report focuses on underlying forces and causes at a time when political crisis -- and serious security issues -- dominate the region. These political dynamics and unrest are, however, only part of the story. The trends in demographics, economics, internal security and justice systems, governance, and social change show how much other factors affect both the region and individual nations, and will remain sources of violence and instability until they are dealt with. They show how basic data on the size of given economies, per capita incomes, populations, and population growth rates also contribute to instability. Finally, they illustrate the critical role of governance, social change, and justice systems in shaping and dealing with each nation's problems."
Notes: Viewed on Feb. 24, 2012.

"Review draft: February 13, 2012."