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“A good balance of theory and illustrative case examples. [The authors] successfully condense a great deal of complex information into simple concepts.” —Voluntas

“An excellent introduction to the significance of NGOs.... The authors have framed a foundational work useful to students and scholars in the field.” 
—Linda L. M. Bennet, University of Southern Indiana

► Surveys the full spectrum of NGO actors, activities, and relationships in international politics in a manner that is both accessible and comprehensive.

“Fascinating, well documented, and well argued. This book will both prompt and inform a necessary debate about promoting democracy, human rights, and governance in the Middle East.”
—Jon B. Alterman, Center for Strategic and International Studies

“A rich and important contribution.... With sharp insights into the complex interplay of bureaucratic politics and shifting regional dynamics, the authors critically examine why donor-driven efforts to foster democracy and development in the Middle East have so often fallen short.”
—Erin A. Snider, Texas A&M University