| ID | 115254 |
| Title Proper | Revolts in Syria |
| Other Title Information | tracking the convergence between authoritarianism and neoliberalism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dahi, Omar S ; Munif, Yasser |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | With the popular revolt in Syria entering its ninth month, it is becoming more evident that the current regime is reaching its historical limits. To understand the origin of these revolts, however, one needs to explore the longer-term history. This report situates Syria's uprisings within the wider Arab trajectory and argues that the state socialist model built by the Syrian Ba'ath in the 1960s has given way to an organic relationship between Westernized merchant classes and authoritarian forces. However, the increasing fusion between neoliberal and authoritarian forces also created the possibilities for the social revolts. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 47, No.4; Aug 2012: p.323-332 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 47, No.4; Aug 2012: p.323-332 |
| Key Words | Arab Revolts ; Authoritarianism ; Neoliberalism ; Political Economy ; Syria |