{"title":"Samer Abboud","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the profound works of \u003cem\u003eSamer Abboud\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful analysis of Middle Eastern politics. This collection is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the intricate layers of political dynamics in this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamer Abboud expertly unravels the complexities of contemporary Middle Eastern issues, making his books a valuable addition to both academic and personal libraries. One of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eBetrayal of the Homeland\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling exploration of the socio-political upheavals that have shaped the region in recent years. Through his meticulous research and clear narrative style, Abboud delivers a nuanced perspective that invites readers to deepen their understanding of current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of political science, a professional in international relations, or simply a reader with a keen interest in global politics, Abboud's works provide both educational enrichment and engaging reading experience. Delve into this collection to broaden your perspective on pivotal political events and their wider implications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"betrayal-of-the-homeland-by-samer-abboud-9780231215336","title":"Betrayal of the Homeland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Syrian regime endured the uprisings that began in 2011, aided by Russian military intervention in 2015 that changed the trajectory of the conflict and brought more territory under government control, until its eventual collapse in 2024. Over this period, how did the state attempt to manage the conflict away from the battlefield and reestablish control over the population?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamer Abboud argues that the Syrian regime sought to entrench its rule during wartime by bifurcating society into \"loyal\" and \"disloyal\" subjects, punishing those it deemed treacherous. The regime framed the conflict as a war on terror, portraying its opponents as traitors to the homeland. In the post-2015 period, it established new laws, courts, and legal categories that targeted \"betrayal,\" which could include anything from military desertion to absenteeism to critical social media posts. Disloyal subjects were subjected to various forms of punishment and denied reentry into the country if they had been displaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together the regime's narratives and rhetoric with the machinery of bureaucratic practices, Abboud traces how the state sculpted the divide between loyalty and disloyalty. Empirically rich and theoretically informed, \u003cem\u003eBetrayal of the Homeland\u003c\/em\u003e offers a panoramic view of the politics of punishment during the final decade of the Assad regime, with broader implications for understanding how authoritarian states manage conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306895098092,"sku":"9780231215336","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/abde6579af4fa37b90c4843940402692.jpg?v=1771100799"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/samer-abboud.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}