The Power of Perceptions in the Middle East: A Study of Contradictory Political and Economic Interests (Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region) - Hardcover

Samara, Warda; Samara, Malaka

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ISBN 10: 3030991490 ISBN 13: 9783030991494

Verlag: Springer, 2022

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This book analyzes conflicting political views and narratives held by different forces, both at the local and regional levels in the Middle East. Based on case studies and analysis of local economic projects, it highlights the often conflicting concepts and visions for economic and social development in the Middle East as espoused by rival political groups and grassroots organizations. The book also discusses the power of perceptions and knowledge production in shifting dynamics of power and changing the social-political dynamics in the Middle East. Furthermore, it provides a case study on the multidimensional problem of the Sykes-Picot Agreement. It will appeal to scholars of Middle Eastern politics and economics as well as political decision-makers and investors, interested in the political and economic development of the Middle East. 

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Warda Samara acts as a development expert specialized in improving cooperation and negotiation of West/East projects. She is a businesswoman and managing director of a consulting and coaching firm based in Berlin (Germany) and Palestine, working in the Middle East and Europe. She teaches courses in microeconomics, development, transition management and entrepreneurship.

Malaka Samara acts as an education expert specialized in improving Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) practices. She is a researcher in Palestine, Germany and South East Asia, she teaches courses in Human Resources Development, curriculum development, sufficiency economy and work-based learning.

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This book analyzes conflicting political views and narratives held by different forces, both at the local and regional levels in the Middle East. Based on case studies and analysis of local economic projects, it highlights the often conflicting concepts and visions for economic and social development in the Middle East as espoused by rival political groups and grassroots organizations. The book also discusses the power of perceptions and knowledge production in shifting dynamics of power and changing the social-political dynamics in the Middle East. Furthermore, it provides a case study on the multidimensional problem of the Sykes-Picot Agreement. It will appeal to scholars of Middle Eastern politics and economics as well as political decision-makers and investors, interested in the political and economic development of the Middle East. 

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3030991490
• ISBN 13: 9783030991494
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 178
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