"In this monograph, Dr. Mohammed El-Katiri focuses on the variety of challenges that face reform attempts in the post-revolution Arab countries. He examines underlying factors that have prevented new political elites and post-revolution institutions from successfully implementing essential reforms. He explains how these failures have affected the building of these countries' political legitimacy. Dr. El-Katiri concludes with a series of specific policy recommendations, with the aim of preventing further deterioration to the detriment of U.S. interests"--Publisher's web site.

"April 2015." Format not distributed to depository libraries.

Introduction -- The logic of reform in transition -- Limited success in dealing with challenges -- Roots of transition debacles -- Shaping responses to the capabilities challenge -- Conclusion -- Policy recommendations.