The State in North Africa

‘'The State in North Africa' offers readers a strong regional and empirical foundation in the topic and a broad account of statehood that has been somewhat overlooked.’ -- Times Higher Education
‘Martinez, one of France’s most reliable analysts of North Africa, has crafted a succinct overview of politics on the Mediterranean’s southern shore since the uprisings that rattled the Arab world in 2010–11.’ -- Foreign Affairs
'As the state's authority and legitimacy in the region diminishes, Martinez’s convincing and incisive analysis argues that only recognition of North African nations' social diversity and plurality can help in reclaiming its role.' -- Francesco Cavatorta, Associate Professor of Political Science, Université Laval
'An insightful political history of the states of North Africa from independence to the turmoil of the present day, shedding much-needed light on the crucial factors that challenge their national cohesion and development. A welcome addition to the debates about Arab politics after the uprisings.' -- Frédéric Volpi, Professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Edinburgh
'Timely, apposite and excellent. Martinez, a leading scholar of the region, highlights the role of nation-building as the key preoccupation of Maghrebi states since independence, succinctly describing their respective pasts and the challenges to come. Essential reading for students of the region.' -- George Joffé, Research Associate, London Middle East Institute, SOAS University of London
'Martinez presents an insightful and timely political history of North African countries that sheds light on the very fragile structure of states in the region … a valuable resource for experts and students of North Africa.’
‘[Luis Martínez] has gathered a glittering array of facts and insights about four countries—Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, and Algeria—and presents them here accompanied by extensive footnotes for the benefit of specialists on these countries.’