The Evolving Ruling Bargain in the Middle East Summary Report

Kamrava, Mehran; Foran, John; Sika, Nadine; Al-Arian, Abdullah; Salehiniya, Hamid; Arjomand, Saïd Amir; Hashemi, Nader; Duboc, Marie; Korany, Bahgat; Abu-Rish, Ziad; Lucas, Russell E.; Mecham, Quinn; Juneau, Thomas; Haddad, Bassam; Vandewalle, Dirk

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“…Therefore, we do not apply institutional theories as isolated or alternative frameworks, but as connected ones that can enrich our understanding of the PQs. For example, we do not disregard or dismiss other theories that may be relevant to parliamentary oversight; we choose to open a discussion on the subject matter so that other researchers in the future may use other theoretical approaches or develop this discussion theoretically, politically, and culturally (see, Beblawi, 1987; Hertog, 2010; Kamrava, 2014).…”

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Parliamentary questions, institutional change, and legislative oversight in a non‐Western context

Aboelwafa,

Yaghi

2024

Politics & Policy

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This study examines how the Federal National Council (FNC), the parliament of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), transformed from a consultative body to a legislative institution through gradual and incremental changes. It argues that the increasing number of parliamentary questions led to legal, procedural, and behavioral changes in the FNC, influenced by external (government support and public pressure) and internal (rationality, competence, incrementalism, and system development) factors. The success of this transformation is attributed to its gradual nature. Anticipating continued momentum, the study outlines future prospects shaped by the UAE government's commitment to FNC empowerment, heightened public expectations, and the influx of educated and experienced individuals into parliamentary roles. This ongoing institutional change reflects a responsive adaptation to evolving governance demands in the UAE. The study contributes to the theory of institutions and the understanding of legislative oversight in newly liberalized political systems.Related ArticlesAntwi‐Boateng, Osman, and Noura Hamad Salim Al Jaberi. 2022. “The Post‐Oil Strategy of the UAE: An Examination of Diversification Strategies and Challenges.” Politics & Policy 50(2): 380–407. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12457.Jouini, Nizar, and Manel Ben Akal. 2022. “Political Consensus, Economic Reforms, and Democratic Transitions in the Middle East: Evidence from Voting on Tunisian Reform Bills.” Politics & Policy 50(4): 851–71. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12489.Sarquís, David J. 2012. “Democratization after the Arab Spring: The Case of Egypt's Political Transition.” Politics & Policy 40(5): 871–903. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2012.00381.x.

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