Middle East Politics
Dr. Houman A. Sadri
Professor of International Relations
Department of Political Science
University of Central Florida
Contact Information:
e-mail: Houman.Sadri@ucf.edu
phone: (407) 823-6023
The Patrimonial Leadership
I. Introduction
II. Muhammad: The Politics of a Prophet
III. Patterns of Patrimonialism in the
Middle East
IV. Conclusion
The Patrimonial Leadership
I. Introduction
II. Muhammad: The Politics of a Prophet
1. The Course of Compromise
2. The Character of Charisma
3. The Politics of Personalism
4. The Unity of the Community
The Patrimonial Leadership
III. Patterns of Patrimonialism in the Mid
East
1. Personalism
2. Proximity
3. Informality
4. Balanced Conflict
5. Military Prowess
6. Religious Rationalization
IV. Conclusion