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(1993). Dilemmas of Development and Democratization in the Arab World. International Journal of Political Economy: Vol. 23, Restructuring Third World and Communist Economies: The Neoliberal Eruption, pp. 87-107.

"Saudi Arabia in the Balance" brings together leading scholars from Europe, the US and the Middle East to investigate the political and economic realities of a Kingdom that remains stubbornly opaque to most outside observers. Tensions between its regional and global roles intertwine with the dilemmas it faces at home, hence analysis of domestic issues is framed with reference to the post- 9/11 world , globalisation and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Among the topics covered are the influence of the Wahhabi ulama; education; the Islamist threat to the regime; liberal opposition; the role of the royal family; foreign relations and the economy.

OPEC is now perceived by many Western observers as having one foot in the grave. In this article Paul Aarts makes a critical reflection on these images of the oil exporter's organization.

Book abstract: India's 2009 Elections is an inquiry into the 15th General Elections of India. It explores how the elections played out, what factors influenced the electorate, and how the elections are an important contribution to India's democracy. Authored by renowned scholars and analysts from various backgrounds, the collection of articles critically examines multiple areas of the Indian polity: " Coalition and alliance politics, representation, national integration, and women's participation. " Dominant party, competitive two-party and multi-party states including Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, and the northeast states. " Caste, tribal, and ethnic politics. According to the contributors, the public outcome of the 2009 elections indicated a demand for integrity, continuity, and competence-values that were considered almost obsolete in today's political scenario. At the same time, the contributors admit to problems in structure, providing for minority cultures, stability, and contentious public policy issues.

The Wahhabi Ulama and the Saudi state : 1745 to the present / Guido Steinberg ; Islamo-liberal politics in Saudi Arabia / Stéphane Lacroix ; The war of ideas : education in Saudi Arabia / Michaela Prokop ; Saudi Arabia's economy : the challenge of reform / Monica Malik, Tim Niblock ; Segmented clientelism : the political economy of Saudi economic reform efforts / Steffen Hertog ; From private sector to national bourgeoisie : Saudi Arabian business / Giacomo Luciani ; Circles of power : royals and society in Saudi Arabia / Madawi Al-Rasheed ; Checks, balances and transformation in the Saudi political system / Iris Glosemeyer ; Political opposition in Saudi Arabia / Abdulaziz Sager ; The 'cycle of contention' and the limits of terrorism in Saudi Arabia / Roel Meijer ; Determinants and patterns of Saudi foreign policy : 'ombibalancing' and 'relative autonomy' in multiple environments / Gerd Nonneman ; Coping with regional challenges : a case study of crown prince Abdullah's peace initiative / Joseph Kostiner ; Understanding US-Saudi relations / Rachel Bronson ; Events versus trends : the role of energy and security in sustaining the US-Saudi relationship / Paul Aarts ; A triple nexus : ideology, economy, foreign policy and the outlook for the Saudi polity / Paul Aarts, Gerd Nonneman