Constitutional bargains are seen as cornerstones of democratic transitions in much of the world. Yet very few studies have theorized about the link between constitution-making and democratization.  Meer

Focusing on the Arab Spring, this book examines the role of new constitutions in facilitating democratic transitions. Emphasizing the role of civil society in shaping and steering constitutional debates, Tofigh Maboudi argues that pathways to democracy are more likely to open when constitutions succeed in resolving societal and political ills.  Meer