The Human Rights Turn and the Paradox of Progress in the Middle East

Part I. The Human Rights Turn

1. Introduction
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2. The Cultural Relativism Trap
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3. The Universality Test
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4. A Regional Rights Regime
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Part II. Rights in Perspective

5. Egypt
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6. The United Arab Emirates
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7. The Islamic Republic of Iran
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Part III. The Paradox of Progress

8. Conclusion
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Keywords: Political Science and International Relations, Middle Eastern Politics, Regionalism, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Human Rights, Governance and Government, Democracy