MDC Research and Analysis

Guest contributor Giora Eliraz compares Indonesia's successful transition to democracy with Egypt's experience since 2011.

Senior Research Fellow Asher Susser analyzes the major powers in Egyptian politics after the 'Arab Spring', the military and the Muslim Brotherhood, and the role of democracy in the recent events.

Senior Research Fellow Prof. Ofra Bengio examines the shifting relations between Turkey and the Kurds.

Dr. Joel D. Parker discusses the symbolic role of the destruction of urban spaces and historical sites in Syria.

Paul Rivlin examines the grim condition of Egypt's economy.

Haggai Erlich discusses an additional challenge Egypt is facing: Ethiopia's dam on the Blue Nile, which provides about four-fifths of Egypt's water supply.