"The Arab Spring laid doors open for yet more realism and pragmatism to dominate world politics. This collection reminds us of the centrality of the MENA region in the struggle between interests and alliances." - Youssef M. Sawani, University of Tripoli, Libya "This volume highlights the irony of the Arab Spring an attempt to seek political solutions ... Read moreand change economic fortunes that has achieved neither of those goals. Instead, a power struggle between and among nations and non-state actors has sent the global balance of power into a spin, eroded US influence, and thrown up the possibility of a multi-polar world." - N. Janardhan, Middle East Institute, USA 'This is a timely and very welcome collection exploring a much neglected side of the recent turmoil in the MENA region. It is important reading for all those interested in international relations, international organisations, political turmoil, and the MENA area. I recommend it strongly.' - Leila Simona Talani, King's College London, UK Show Less