Freedom In the Middle East and North Africais a concise and timely report on the state of freedom in 19 countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Based on the annual Freedom House surveyFreedom in the World, this book clearly outlines political rights and civil liberties over the past decade, as well as key indicators of religious, economic, and ethnic composition of each country's population. It is an indispensable reference for the media, policymakers, academics, and researchers who respect the survey's judgments and appreciate the simplicity of its methodology and want to better understand the politics, economics, society, and security of the region.