Why does Biden want Saudi-Israeli normalization so badly? Marc Lynch - September 20, 2023 The Abraham Accords may define a new regional order.
In the Middle East and North Africa, people are worrying about food Michael Robbins and Amaney Jamal - October 6, 2022 Five things to know from Arab Barometer’s latest survey
Arab citizens know democracy’s not perfect. They want it anyway. Michael Robbins - July 20, 2022 That’s what Arab Barometer finds in its latest wave of surveys across 10 countries in the Middle East and North Africa
Do Tunisians still want democracy? Nate Grubman - September 1, 2021 They support their president’s emergency measures, which seem to undermine that goal
Sudan’s government seems to be shifting away from Islamic law. Not everyone supports these moves. Michael Robbins and Lawrence Rubin - August 26, 2020 A survey conducted by Arab Barometer reveals some surprises.
Looking back at the Middle East’s 2019: Surprises from Trump, Saudi power moves, protests and more Stephanie Dahle - December 29, 2019 Here are 5 takeaways.
Protests continue in Algeria. Why? Michael Robbins - September 18, 2019 New survey data shows economic challenges are one of Algerians’ main concerns.
In 2011, Egyptians quickly tired of protest. Here’s why that matters for Sudan and Algeria. Thoraya El-Rayyes and Neil Ketchley - September 4, 2019 New research suggests demonstrations eroded popular support for democracy during the Arab Spring
As the U.S. and Tunisian delegations meet, anti-Americanism is on the rise Sarah Yerkes - July 12, 2019 Can the U.S. keep its close relationship with Tunisia amidst changing public opinion?
Tunisia’s first post-uprisings local elections are Sunday. Can they bolster citizens’ belief in democracy? Elizabeth Nugent - May 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72983" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Tunisian policeman dressed in civilian
How states can wield ‘official Islam’ to limit radical extremism Michael Robbins and Lawrence Rubin - November 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65731" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Worshipers arrive for Friday prayers at
The dangers of unscientific surveys in the Arab world Justin Gengler - October 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65142" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Doha, Qatar's capital. (Reuters)[/caption] Hardly a day
Talk of rigged elections undermines democracy Michael Robbins and Mark Tessler - October 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48198" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump
What do ordinary citizens in the Arab world really think about the Islamic State? Mark Tessler, Michael Robbins, and Amaney Jamal - July 27, 2016 What do ordinary Arabs think about the Islamic State? This
Five years after the revolution, more and more Tunisians support democracy Michael Robbins - May 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40839" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Nidaa Tounes celebrate after
Why it’s wrong to say that the Arab uprisings failed Marc Lynch - March 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37971" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Egyptians wave their nation's flag in
Yes, you can trust international surveys. Mostly. Michael Robbins - March 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36430" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Kacper Pempel/Reuters)[/caption] How do you know
What the Arab uprising protesters really wanted Mark Beissinger, Kevin Mazur, and Amaney Jamal - October 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30758" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man looks at a banner
When it comes to democracy, Egyptians hate the player but Tunisians hate the game Michael Robbins - October 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30696" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Election workers count ballots at a
Why Tunisia didn’t follow Egypt’s path Sharan Grewal - February 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20907" align="alignnone" width="908"] Soldiers in the Egyptian military remove
Why Tunisia didn't follow Egypt's path Sharan Grewal - February 4, 2015 This post is part of the “Islamist Politics in the
How Jordan uses Islam against the Islamic State Michael Robbins and Lawrence Rubin - November 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18262" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Jordanians and Syrian refugees pray in
Arab views on governance after the uprisings Michael Robbins and Mark Tessler - October 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17435" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Defaced presidential campaign posters of ousted
Is Israel’s blockade worth fighting for? Michael Robbins and Amaney Jamal - August 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14033" align="alignnone" width="620"] An Israeli soldier stands on top
Does Western pressure for gender equality help? Sarah Bush and Amaney Jamal - July 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13865" align="aligncenter" width="767"] A woman casts her ballot at
How Islam mattered in the Arab uprisings Michael Hoffman and Amaney Jamal - July 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13093" align="aligncenter" width="454"] A man reads the Koran to
Algerians vote for stability Michael Robbins - April 17, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] An Algerian woman casts her
How repressing the Brotherhood could have unintended consequences in Egypt Joshua Tucker - January 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5616" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Members of an Egyptian family