How were post-Arab Spring constitutions drafted? What are the most significant elements of continuity and change within the new constitutional texts? What purposes are these texts designed to serve? To what extent have constitutional provisions been enforced? Have the principles of constitutionalism been strengthened compared to the past? These are some of the key questions Francesco Biagi addresses. Constitution Building After the Arab Spring. A Comparative Perspective examines seven national experiences of constitution building in the Arab world following the 2011 uprisings, namely those of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. This interdisciplinary book, based largely on the author's own work and research in the region, compares these seven national experiences through four analytical frameworks: constitution-drafting and constitutional reform processes; separation of powers and forms of government; constitutional justice; and religion, women and non-Muslims within the framework of citizenship.

‘Constitution-Building After the Arab Spring is now the definitive study of Arab constitution-making after the uprisings—essential reading not only for comparative law seminars but also for future constitution-making assemblies, from Damascus and the West Bank to Khartoum and beyond.’

Ahmed Elbasyouny Source: International Journal of Constitutional Law, 2026

‘Biagi’s comprehensive and expertly crafted volume represents an outstanding contribution to understanding the texts and subtexts of Arabo-Islamic constitutionalism, offering not only a map of the historical trajectory but also a blueprint for navigating the region’s ongoing and future socio-legal challenges.’

Tommaso Virgili Source: The Italian Review of International and Comparative Law, no. 1, 2025