From Colonial Rule To The War On Terror -- The Trials And Tribulations Of Nation-building -- Injustice, A Challenge To Social Cohesion -- Tunisia: From The Specter Of Civil War To Democratic Compromise -- Libya, A Multinational State? -- Morocco: Beneficial Reforms -- Algeria: A Society On The Brink -- The Deconstruction Of Nation-states: The Jihadis' Revenge -- Security Breakdown And Regional Disintegration -- Conclusion: Reforging A Sense Of Belonging And Loyalty To The State. Luis Martinez; Translated By Cynthia Schoch. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.