Why Alliances Fail Islamist and Leftist Coalitions in North Africa (original) (raw)

This book examines the failures and successes of political alliances between Islamists and leftists in North Africa, particularly focusing on the dynamics in Tunisia, Morocco, and Mauritania following the Arab Spring. It argues that the nature of an opposition party's social base significantly impacts the durability of alliances aimed at contesting authoritarian regimes. Drawing from extensive field research, the author explores how authoritarian regimes manipulate rural politics and clientelism to destabilize opposition coalitions, providing insights into the broader implications for understanding authoritarian resilience in the region.