1. Arab Legislatures: A Framework for Analysis. 1. The Neglect and Rediscovery of Arab Parliaments. 2. Negotiated Transitions to Democracy in the Arab World. 3. The Functions of Arab Parliaments and Their Role in Democratic Transitions. 4. Arab Legislatures: A Typology -- 2. Case Studies. 5. Lebanon. 6. Morocco. 7. Jordan. 8. Kuwait. 9. Yemen. 10. Egypt -- 3. Conclusion. 11. Legislatures and Democratic Transitions: Lessons for the Twenty-First Century