{"title":"Alison Pargeter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Pargeter\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the complex intersections of tribal dynamics and state politics, particularly within the Middle East. Her work stands out for its nuanced analysis of how social structures influence governance and conflict, providing readers with a detailed understanding of regions often shaped by fragile political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e will find Pargeter’s writings both engaging and essential for grasping the evolving nature of power in Libya, Iraq, and beyond. Her thoughtful approach illuminates the challenges and transformations faced by states navigating internal divisions and external pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tribes-and-the-state-in-libya-and-iraq-by-alison-pargeter-9781805260448","title":"Tribes and the State in Libya and Iraq","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegime change in Libya (2011) and Iraq (2003) catapulted a host of sub-state actors to the fore, including tribes, which have emerged as influential political, security and social actors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut despite this increased role and visibility, tribes remain poorly understood. Often mistakenly associated with the 'periphery' or with 'pre-national' or 'pre-modern' forms of political organisation, they are routinely portrayed as the antithesis of the state. Yet tribes—the Middle East's oldest, most enduring and most controversial social entities—have proved able to adapt and evolve, entering into mutually beneficial relationships with various regimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on interviews with tribal sheikhs, tribal representatives and other stakeholders, Alison Pargeter traces the role of the tribe in Libya and Iraq from the revolutionary nationalist period into the fraught transitions that followed. She reveals how tribes have succeeded in developing a presence in national and local political structures; how they have engaged and bargained with major powerbrokers; and how they have become important security providers in their own right. Contrary to modernist approaches seeking to write the obituary of the tribe, \u003cem\u003eTribes and the State in Libya and Iraq\u003c\/em\u003e shows how tribes have not only survived in Libya and Iraq, but remain a key component of the state in both countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608217633004,"sku":"9781805260448","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7f635ccbc035415f4136628bef5e2071.jpg?v=1778202028"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alison-pargeter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}