MDC Research and Analysis

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin discusses the development of a war economy in Syria and the various factors contributing to the prolongation of the conflict.

Michael Barak discusses the Sufi Al-Azmiyya order, which has been trying to position itself as major political and social force in Egypt.

MDC Senior Research Fellow Prof. Asher Susser discusses aspects of traditional society that continue to have an important role in Middle Eastern politics.

MDC Visiting Scholar Ahmet K. Han discusses the potential outcomes in the upcoming elections in Turkey.

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin discusses China's increasing interest and involvement in the Middle East.