How should we think about a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza? Elizabeth N. Saunders and Kelly M. Greenhill - October 20, 2023 Governments and non-state actors use mass migration as a tool of war.
Tunisia’s president launched a political crisis. Is it a coup? Nicholas J. Lotito - July 28, 2021 Sunday’s move started a fight for public approval and control of government institutions
Hamas wasn’t behind the Jerusalem protests. So why is it fighting? Somdeep Sen - May 17, 2021 This confrontation with Israel overshadows the fundamental question of Palestinian liberation.
Will the pandemic spark a religious revival in the Muslim world? Tarek Masoud, Peter Mandaville, and A.Kadir Yildirim - April 1, 2021 A new survey measures economic stress and religiosity levels in five countries
The pandemic compromised Jordan’s parliamentary elections Kristen Kao and E.J. Karmel - November 19, 2020 This was one of the least democratic elections in the country’s recent history.
Russia and Turkey failed to mediate peace in Libya. What happens now? Tim Eaton - January 15, 2020 Will Western countries play a leading role in future talks?
International troops are leaving Yemen. Here’s what will help bring peace. Alexandra Stark - December 12, 2019 Here’s how mediation from other countries can end civil wars.
This may be the largest wave of nonviolent mass movements in world history. What comes next? Zoe Marks, Tore Wig, Sirianne Dahlum, Sooyeon Kang, Erica Chenoweth, and Christopher Wiley Shay - November 14, 2019 Social media has made mass protests easier to organize — but, perhaps paradoxically, harder to resolve.
Saudi, UAE Twitter takedowns won’t curb rampant disinformation on Arab Twitter Marc Owen Jones - September 24, 2019 Recent activity by social media networks to rein in bot and troll networks is only a token gesture.
How the death of Egypt’s former president shows changing politics Elizabeth Nugent - June 28, 2019 The Egyptian government’s widespread violence toward the Muslim Brotherhood and other opposition parties is strengthening them.
Why Jordan’s identity can’t be bought Sean Yom and Katrina Sammour - June 24, 2019 The deal of the century promises billions of dollars — and a future of regional instability.
How is MBS’s consolidation of power affecting Saudi clerics in the opposition? Raihan Ismail - June 3, 2019 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Islamic Summit
Trump tweeted there’s ‘no infighting’ on U.S. policy on Iran. But does he have all the information? Tyler Jost and Robert Schub - May 18, 2019 Advisers help presidents make informed decisions — usually
Attempts to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization have failed before. Why is it returning now? Marc Lynch - May 1, 2019 Trump’s Middle East policy pattern shows disregard for the consequences.
How will the African Union respond to the military overthrow in Sudan? Emmanuel Balogun and Anna Mwaba - April 24, 2019 It has not responded consistently to unconstitutional changes in government.
Sudan ousted two autocrats in three days. Here’s what’s next. Mai Hassan and Ahmed Kodouda - April 15, 2019 Protesters want a civilian transition government. That hasn’t happened.
Military defections didn’t determine the Arab uprisings Kevin Koehler and Amy Holmes - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81832" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Egyptian security forces reach Tahrir Square
Youth revolts and political opposition in Jordan Wael Al-Khatib and Sean Yom - December 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81819" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters demonstrate outside the Prime Minister's
Is it possible to combat appeals to prejudice? Here’s new evidence from Duncan Hunter’s ‘anti-Muslim’ campaign ad. Maneesh Arora - November 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80649" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rep. Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) walks
Why the prospects for democracy are so much better in Tunisia than Egypt or Libya Sabina Henneberg and Mieczysław Boduszyński - July 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75910" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left, Libyan Field Marshal Khalifa
Why many failed to predict the leftist-Islamist alliance that won Iraq’s 2018 elections Benedict Robin - June 7, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this May 14 photo, supporters
Why Jordanians are protesting Curtis Ryan - June 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74101" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jordanian protesters raise a national flag
Islamists are losing support in Jordan Wael Al-Khatib and Sean Yom - May 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_63878" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman casts her ballot at
How did voters register their protest in Egypt’s presidential election? Elizabeth Nugent - April 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72231" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Egyptian woman casts her vote
Trump meets Qatar’s emir today. But efforts to resolve the Persian Gulf dispute have already stalled. Coates Ulrichsen - April 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72019" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with
Survey research in the Middle East needs to be transparent. Here’s why. David Pollock - November 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66326" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Qatari woman walks in front
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
Saudi Arabia finally let women drive. Don’t mistake it for democratic reform. Stéphane Lacroix - October 5, 2017 In September 2017, Saudi Arabia granted its female citizens the
Are Islamists making a comeback in the Middle East? Here’s why they succeed — and fail. Marc Lynch, Kristen Kao, and Ellen Lust - September 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63878" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman casts her ballot at
Everyone is taking sides in the Qatar crisis. Here’s why these four North African states aren’t. Youssef Cherif - September 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63263" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, left,
Why a new Palestinian intifada could be non-violent: because that’s what Hamas wants Wendy Pearlman and Imad Alsoos - August 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62979" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Israeli police officers on patrol in
How Egypt wound up in the center of a Gulf Cooperation Council dispute on Qatar Karen Young - August 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62679" align="aligncenter" width="960"] FROM LEFT: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel
Three big lessons of the Qatar crisis Marc Lynch - July 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60977" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin
How Egypt’s generals used street protests to stage a coup Neil Ketchley - July 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60579" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Egyptian man holds a newspaper
What the Qatar crisis shows about the Middle East Gregory Gause - June 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60415" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walks past the Qatar
How Trump’s alignment with Saudi Arabia and the UAE is inflaming the Middle East Marc Lynch - June 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59460" align="aligncenter" width="960"]in President Trump speaks with Qatar's Sheikh
Hacking, bots and information wars in the Qatar spat Marc Jones - June 7, 2017 U.S. investigators claim Russians might be behind some the hacking
Why key Arab countries have cut ties with Qatar — and what Trump had to do with it Michael Stephens - June 7, 2017 The decision by five Arab states to sever ties with
What’s going on with Qatar? Coates Ulrichsen - June 1, 2017 Tensions have resurfaced in a sustained media onslaught that has
Why Jordan and Morocco are doubling down on royal rule Sean Yom - May 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58366" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Morocco's King Mohammed VI, right, and
Why do Tunisia’s Islamists support an unpopular law forgiving corruption? Monica Marks - May 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57903" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at
Why the words we use about terrorism matter Jacob Olidort - March 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56029" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Islamic State fighter holds a
Hosni Mubarak is free again. What does this say about Egypt? Mieczyslaw Boduszynski - March 28, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55949" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak looks
How war is changing Yemen’s largest Islamist coalition Stacey Philbrick Yadav - March 22, 2017 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A person inspects a destroyed house
Yes, the media do underreport some terrorist attacks. Just not the ones most people think of. Erin Kearns, Anthony Lemieux, and Allison Betus - March 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55253" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump addresses a joint session
Middle East regimes are using ‘moderate’ Islam to stay in power Annelle Sheline - March 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54789" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A day before Pope Francis celebrated
Why Trump’s focus on ‘Islamic terrorism’ misses the point entirely Ann Wainscott - February 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53566" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump speaks at the CIA
Designating the Muslim Brotherhood a “terrorist organization” puts academic researchers at risk Andrew March - January 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52944" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Election posters in Jordan in 2016, including Muslim
Hold off on the obituaries for Islamist parties in the Middle East Marc Lynch - December 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51548" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian Ennadha Party supporters wave flags
An Egyptian court just struck down part of a repressive new law. Here’s what that means. Nathan Brown and Amr Hamzawy - December 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50744" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A journalist in front of the
How Twitter can empower opposition forces in authoritarian countries Mareike Transfeld and Isabelle Werenfels - December 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50469" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] The United States
Kuwaitis voted Saturday. Opposition gains send a strong signal about the economy. Yuree Noh and Marwa Shalaby - November 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50260" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kuwaiti members of parliament raise their hands
How social media undermined Egypt’s democratic transition Sean Aday, Marc Lynch, and Deen Freelon - October 7, 2016 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A shop in Tahrir Square is
How Jordan’s election revealed enduring weaknesses in its political system Kristen Kao - October 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47242" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Election posters are on display in
How migration to the Gulf is influencing Egyptian voters Ekrem Karakoç - September 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46400" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man shows his ink-marked finger
Jordan’s holding elections next week. Here’s what to expect. Curtis Ryan - September 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46340" align="aligncenter" width="982"] A Jordanian man looks at election
How Arab authoritarian regimes learned to defeat popular protests Marc Lynch - August 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45579" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Riot police chase Bahraini anti-government protesters
How Middle Eastern monarchies survived the Arab Spring Sean Yom - July 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44203" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders meet
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood faces a dilemma: Religion or politics? Khalil al-Anani - June 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42313" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and
What to expect from Jordan’s new prime minister Curtis Ryan - June 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41469" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Two youths carrying a large Jordanian
How big were the changes Tunisia’s Ennahda party just made at its national congress? Monica Marks - May 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian Ennahda party supporters wave flags
Are Muslim countries more violent? Nils Gleditsch and Ida Rudolfsen - May 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37168" align="alignnone" width="908"] Syrian government troops drive an armored
How can al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula be defeated? Elisabeth Kendall - May 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40035" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People inspect damage at a site
Why two islands may be more important to Egyptian regime stability than billions in Gulf aid Laurie Brand and Joshua Stacher - April 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39654" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Egyptians shout slogans against President Abdel
Why Egyptians have mobilized against public sexual violence Vickie Langohr - April 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38721" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (FILE) A file photo dated 22
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
Why did Egyptian security see Giulio Regeni as a threat? Jean Lachapelle - March 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36911" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Riot police take positions as students
Is the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization or a firewall against violent extremism? Marc Lynch - March 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36794" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and
Five years after Arab uprisings, security trumps reforms in Jordan Curtis Ryan - March 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36764" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Jordanian demonstrator wearing a mask
Why Libya’s transition to democracy failed Frederic Wehrey - February 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35888" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Libyans wave Kingdom of Libya flags
What has changed in the five years since Egypt’s police sparked a revolution — and what hasn’t Dina Rashed - February 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35319" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Riot police guard the site of
Contrary to popular opinion, Egypt’s transition wasn’t always doomed to fail Michael Hanna - January 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34939" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Egyptian soldiers take up positions atop and
What was the Egyptian military thinking after the revolution? Ellis Goldberg - January 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34882" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A pro-government protester chants slogans Jan.
Did the Arab uprising destroy the Muslim Brotherhood? Steven Brooke - January 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34783" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters of Mohamed Morsi and members
Why fear explains the failure of Egypt’s revolution Jakob Wichmann, Gamal Soltan, and Ellen Lust - January 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34738" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Egyptian protester throws back a
Why Saudi Arabia escalated the Middle East’s sectarian conflict Marc Lynch - January 4, 2016 The Jan. 2, 2016, execution of Saudi Shiite cleric and
Egyptian elections on Twitter, far more interesting than Egyptian elections Alexandra Siegel - December 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33141" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Volunteers help voters identify their polling
The endless recurrence of the clash of civilizations Marc Lynch - November 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32489" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks
Why are Salafi Islamists contesting Egypt’s election? Jacob Olidort - November 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32061" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Members of the Islamist al-Nour party
Yemen’s transition to political stability was doomed to fail. Here’s why. Mareike Transfeld - October 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31164" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Fighters loyal to Yemen's exiled president,
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 Egypt’s new parliament will be born broken Nathan Brown - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30569" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Egyptian prime minister Kamal al-Ganzouri
Egyptian parliamentary elections are just a sideshow in the Sissi regime Robert Springborg - October 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30477" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi waves as
Do public goods have to be public? Not in some African countries. Lauren MacLean, Jeffrey Paller, and Danielle Kushner - September 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29755" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A young girl stands to answer
The Arab uprisings as international relations Marc Lynch - September 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29517" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Secretary of State John Kerry, second
Deja vu for Jordanian election reforms Curtis Ryan - September 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29079" align="aligncenter" width="908"] People from the Islamic Action Front
Who actually died in Egypt's Rabaa massacre - August 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28558" align="aligncenter" width="900"] A man writes down identified names
Who actually died in Egypt’s Rabaa massacre Neil Ketchley and Michael Biggs - August 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28558" align="aligncenter" width="900"] A man writes down identified names
Who is running the Egyptian state? Nathan Brown and Katie Bentivoglio - July 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28102" align="aligncenter" width="908"] FILE: In this photo provided by
Contesting the Caliphate Marc Lynch - July 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27696" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] In this photo released on
Why the Islamic State won't become a normal state - July 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27173" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this Monday, June 16, 2014
Why the Islamic State won’t become a normal state Lawrence Rubin - July 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27173" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this Monday, June 16, 2014
Why Yemen's peace talks failed - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27068" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] A guard sits on the
Why Yemen’s peace talks failed Stephen Day - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27068" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] A guard sits on the
How leaked Saudi documents might really matter Marc Lynch - June 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26333" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Royal guards stand on
'Protest is always hopeful': Examining the third wave of popular protest in Africa - June 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25936" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] People waving branches celebrate
‘Protest is always hopeful’: Examining the third wave of popular protest in Africa Zachariah Mampilly, Kim Yi Dionne, and Adam Branch - June 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25936" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] People waving branches celebrate
Why isn't there an anti-Iran alliance? - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Why isn’t there an anti-Iran alliance? Gregory Gause - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Sectarianism after the Saudi mosque bombings Toby Matthiesen - May 29, 2015 Just seven days after one of the deadliest bombings Saudi