Post-Revolutionary Transitions: A Conference Report
Abstract
On 14 March 2011 the Institute for National Strategic Studies in conjunction with the United States Institute for Peace held a conference to examine the process of revolution using theoretical and historical examples and applying the common patterns to the dramatic changes in many Arab states. The goal was to extract those factors that drive the process of political and social change and assess whether they can be altered to reach a positive end state. The theories included non-violent and violent historical models France in 1789, Russia in 1917, and the 1978 Islamic revolution in Iran and a list of factors developed by Dr. Hans Binnendijk and the participants to use in assessing the prospects for a positive (i.e. moderate) outcome in Middle East countries facing popular demands for significant political and social reforms. A key question for participants was the impact of foreign intervention to secure the success of political moderates and avoid the devastation that comes with the takeover of the revolution by extremists who represent a small minority of the population and are willing to use whatever means necessary to succeed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA560242
Entities
People
- Judith S. Yaphe
Organizations
- National Defense University