Frederic Volpi Livres

Investigates how regimes in the Maghreb have kept dissent at bay, and the means by which their authority has been challenged.

Focusing on the late twentieth-century transition to democracy in Muslim countries, this book delves into Algeria's complex political landscape, marked by a struggle between secularism and Islamic fundamentalism. Through extensive research, it explores the historical context of the Algerian conflict, the impact of oil resources on international dynamics, and the challenges of radical political Islam. The author raises critical questions about Islam's relationship with democracy and offers insights into addressing security concerns linked to international terrorism, with implications for other non-democratic Muslim nations.