MDC Research and Analysis

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin discusses the the impact of the Islamic State on the Iraqi economy.

We are pleased to present to you the MDC Bulletin, no. 59, which provides an overview of our Fall 2013 activities, including lectures and symposia.

MDC Researcher Dr. Ronen Zeidel discusses the way that the Islamic State (ISIS / ISIL) have been able to establish themselves in the Sunni regions of Iraq.

MDC Researcher Dr. Harel Chorev analyzes the new strategic direction taken by Hamas as reflected in the 2014 escalation of violence that developed into Operation Protective Edge.

In this issue: Iyad Zahalka focuses on the development of local Muslim law for the Muslim community in Israel; Yusri Khaizran discusses the effects of the Arab Spring on Christian Arabs in Israel; a review of the various issues on the local Arab electronic media.