Political Participation of the Arab Middle Class – Motivation and Access

The present paper complements recent research at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission (UNESCWA) on the Arab Middle Class and discusses the political role of the Middle Class. The objective of the paper is to lay the groundwork for a contextual model of analysis on political participation of the Middle Class in the Arab region by focusing on a sub-group and to develop a policy and research agenda on meaningful political participation based on democratic principles