MDC Research and Analysis

The current issue of "Bayan: Quarterly Review of Arab Society in Israel" contains one article, written by Dr. Salwa Alinat-Abed, which examines the two main arenas of activity of women in the Islamic Movement in Israel that are related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: interfaith dialogue whose goal is to promote a solution to the conflict, and political activism on behalf of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is based on challenging Israeli authority.

In the latest issue of Tel Aviv Notes, Ronen Yitzhak examines the effects of the October 7 war on the politics and stability of Jordan.

In this latest issue of Tel Aviv Notes, Daniel Zisenwine examines the recent escalating tension between Algeria and France over past and present grievances.

Building on the historic insights of Ibn Khaldun, Einat Levi presents a new model of “City Diplomacy” as a potential key to future progress within the framework of regionalism. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Mujtaba Isani analyzes the Saudi response to the reemergence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and its ramifications for the Saudi approach to cooperation with Israel. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Joshua Krasna examines the economic progression which, although showing significant bilateral progress, had thus far failed to rise to the challenge of “regionalism” and produce multi-state collaborations, despite those being planned. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Mohammed Al Sayed looks at both traditional media and social media in the Arabic language, examining how organizations, influencers, and other social media trends have shaped the discourse surrounding the war. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.