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GCC Constitutions
Constitutions have taken on many different forms in practice, based on varying political factors. They may be written or unwritten. They may or may not provide formally for limitations on governmental powers and the protection of the rights and freedoms of the individual. Several existing constitutions, of course, have already served as models for the creation of newer constitutions. A model does not however... more
GCC Legislatures
Parliaments are among the most disputed, political institutions in newly
emerging democracies. They have received low priority in academic studies
compared with other political components. Legislatures are vital to political
reform and to new democracies. To date no democracy has existed without one.
Parliaments however, are the only viable forum for political participation and
representation at the... more
GCC Judiciaries
The judiciary is a mechanism that translates the potential of the law into reality. The overall role of the legal system is to apply political decisions as expressed in laws to specific instances of social behavior. The emphasis in the GCC states is to enhance the independence of the judiciary from the legislature which, as a concept, has received universal acceptance. Independence of the judiciary is the... more
GCC Executive Systems
To understand and assess the functioning of executives in the GCC States, one has to understand the concept of the executive as part of a checks and balances system. When talking about the checks and balances system one usually refers to the political systems of western democracies, where the executive has a clearly defined role in the implementation and policy-making. In the GCC countries, a similar concept of... more
GCC Political Social Movements
Political social movements are interactive networks based on common beliefs, goals and a common solidarity among their participants. Movements vary from informal to formal structures, composing very loose links to tightly clustered networks up to institutionalized organizations. Political social movements are not new phenomena in the broader Arab world, neither is the study of it. Since the early beginnings of... more
GCC Civil Society & Human Rights
Freedom of press, association and assembly, political rights for women and minorities – all these issues have recently become highly discussed topics in the GCC countries. Emerging labor unions, journalists associations, women and human rights societies in many of the GCC countries are increasingly demanding more active political participation by citizens and civil society groups in the ongoing political reform... more
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Political systems prevail in all countries around the world but they differ in their structures, functions and legality. This site provides comprehensive data and information on the political systems in the GCC systems and highlights differences and similarities in all branches of these political entities, such as constitutions,
judiciaries, legislatures, political movements and civil societies. In every subdivision, this portal presents enormous materials including documents, research papers, articles and analyses. In addition, it provides useful links and lists of experts in the fields, which makes it valuable for decision makers, researchers, students, businessmen and whoever is interested in this field.
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GCC Constitutions
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Constitutions have taken on many different forms in practice, based on varying political factors. They may be written or unwritten. They may or may not provide formally for limitations on governmental powers and the protection of the rights and freedoms of the individual. Several existing constitutions, of course, have already served as models for the creation of newer constitutions. A model... |
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GCC Legislatures
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Parliaments are among the most disputed, political institutions in newly
emerging democracies. They have received low priority in academic studies
compared with other political components. Legislatures are vital to political
reform and to new democracies. To date no democracy has existed without one.
Parliaments however, are the only viable forum for political participation and... |
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GCC Judiciaries
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The judiciary is a mechanism that translates the potential of the law into reality. The overall role of the legal system is to apply political decisions as expressed in laws to specific instances of social behavior. The emphasis in the GCC states is to enhance the independence of the judiciary from the legislature which, as a concept, has received universal acceptance. Independence of the... |
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GCC Executive Systems
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To understand and assess the functioning of executives in the GCC States, one has to understand the concept of the executive as part of a checks and balances system. When talking about the checks and balances system one usually refers to the political systems of western democracies, where the executive has a clearly defined role in the implementation and policy-making. In the GCC countries, a... |
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GCC Political Social Movements
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Political social movements are interactive networks based on common beliefs, goals and a common solidarity among their participants. Movements vary from informal to formal structures, composing very loose links to tightly clustered networks up to institutionalized organizations. Political social movements are not new phenomena in the broader Arab world, neither is the study of it. Since the... |
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GCC Civil Society & Human Rights
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Freedom of press, association and assembly, political rights for women and minorities – all these issues have recently become highly discussed topics in the GCC countries. Emerging labor unions, journalists associations, women and human rights societies in many of the GCC countries are increasingly demanding more active political participation by citizens and civil society groups in the... |
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