Walking a Thin Line: The Role of Think Tanks in Arab Transitions and Foreign Support

Author: Pol Morillas
Content Type: Policy Brief
Institution: IEMed/EuroMeSCo
Abstract: This policy brief reflects upon the results of the workshop “Rethinking the Role of Think Tanks and Research Institutes and EU Policies towards the Mediterranean”, held in Madrid on 14th December 2012 and organised in collaboration with Real Instituto Elcano and FRIDE. It argues that Arab think tanks can shape political transformations in the region by informing, convening and advocating democratic reform. It also presents a set of recommendations for external powers such as the European Union in support of Arab think tanks.
Topic: Civil Society, Democratization, Education, Political Theory
Political Geography: Europe, Middle East, Arab Countries
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