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This book explains Arab military responses to the social uprisings which began in 2011. Through a comparative case study analysis of Egyptian, Tunisian, Libyan, and Syrian militaries, it explains why militaries fractured, supported the regime in power, or removed their presidents.

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1. Introduction 2. The Past and Future of Arab Civil-Military Relations 3. Modeling Military Decision Making in Periods of Social Unrest 4. The Tunisian Military´s ´Ambitious Support´ of the Arab Awakening 5. The Syrian Military´s ´Fervent Support´ of Bashar al-Assad 6. The Egyptian Military´s ´Reluctant Support´ of the Arab Awakening 7. The Libyan Military´s ´Fractured Support´ of Muammar Gaddafi 8. U.S. Influence on Arab Decision Making in Times of Social Unrest 9. Arbiters of Social Unrest-the Future of Arab Civil-Military Relations

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´A compelling book, this is one of the most comprehensive explorations of the Arab Spring to date with a theoretical underpinning that will interest both general audiences and political scientists.´ - Ruth Margolies Beitler, author of The Path to Mass Rebellion: An Analysis of Two Intifadas and co-author of Women´s Roles in the Middle East and North Africa

´Beautifully written and highly accessible, this book makes an original contribution to existing literature on the Arab uprisings, offering a sober analysis of different militaries´ responses through interest and restraint. This useful guide to the Arab Spring will benefit policy makers, scholars, students, and general readers.´ - Nelly Lahoud, United States Military Academy

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William C. Taylor is a professional in the US intelligence community and a former Assistant Professor of American foreign policy at the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a former military advisor to an Iraqi infantry battalion, he has first-hand knowledge of Arab military thinking.

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