Algeria since 1989: Between Terror and DemocracyAlgeria's democratic experiment is seminal in post-Cold War history. The first Muslim nation to attempt the transition from an authoritarian system to democratic pluralism, this North African country became a test case for reform in Africa, the Arab world and beyond. Yet when the country looked certain to become the world's first elected Islamic republic, there was a military coup and the democratic process was brought sharply to a halt. Islamists declared jihad on the state and hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed in the ensuing decade of state repression. Le Sueur shows that Algeria is at the very heart of contemporary debates about Islam and secular democracy, arguing that the stability of Algeria is crucial for the security of the wider Middle East. Algeria Since 1989 is a lively and essential examination of how the fate of one country is entwined with much greater global issues. |
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Vows to fight a cleaner war against the Algerian regime, and end indiscriminate attacks on Muslim civilians. June 25 – Matoub Lounès assassinated. July 5 – Law making Arabic the only official language of the country ...
Vows to fight a cleaner war against the Algerian regime, and end indiscriminate attacks on Muslim civilians. June 25 – Matoub Lounès assassinated. July 5 – Law making Arabic the only official language of the country ...
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September 11 – Al Qaeda attacks against the US. October 4 – In concession to Berbers, Bouteflika promises to recognize Tamighizt. 2002 October 12 – Al Qaeda kills over 200 people in bomb attack on tourists in Bali.
September 11 – Al Qaeda attacks against the US. October 4 – In concession to Berbers, Bouteflika promises to recognize Tamighizt. 2002 October 12 – Al Qaeda kills over 200 people in bomb attack on tourists in Bali.
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GSPC carries out cross-border attack against Mauritanian forces. June 17 – American officials place GSPC on “Tier Zero” terrorist list, defining it as a major global terrorist network. July 5 – Italy complains openly about existence of ...
GSPC carries out cross-border attack against Mauritanian forces. June 17 – American officials place GSPC on “Tier Zero” terrorist list, defining it as a major global terrorist network. July 5 – Italy complains openly about existence of ...
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February 13 – Massive AQMI synchronized bomb attacks in police stations across country. April 11 – Three AQMI suicide bombers kill themselves in Casablanca, Morocco. April 12 – Devastating AQMI suicide bombings destroy prime minister's ...
February 13 – Massive AQMI synchronized bomb attacks in police stations across country. April 11 – Three AQMI suicide bombers kill themselves in Casablanca, Morocco. April 12 – Devastating AQMI suicide bombings destroy prime minister's ...
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During this middle phase, both at home and abroad, Algeria was known as one of the deadliest countries in the world, with gruesome attacks of violence committed daily by an ...
During this middle phase, both at home and abroad, Algeria was known as one of the deadliest countries in the world, with gruesome attacks of violence committed daily by an ...
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Inhoudsopgave
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| 11 | |
2 The road to reform | 31 |
generals and presidents in a time of terror | 53 |
civil society peace and sidelining generals | 74 |
5 Energy and the economy of terror | 98 |
local and global jihadis | 122 |
from the GSPC to AQMI | 143 |
Algerias Rushdie syndrome | 169 |
a historians reflections on amnesty in Algeria | 195 |
Notes | 207 |
Index | 230 |
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | Algeria since 1989: Between Terror and Democracy Global History of the Present |
| Auteur | James D. Le Sueur |
| Editie | geïllustreerd, herdruk |
| Uitgever | Bloomsbury Publishing, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1848135351, 9781848135352 |
| Lengte | 269 pagina's |
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