MDC Research and Analysis

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The R20 Forum in Bali: Signs of an Intriguing Partnership

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Nir Boms, alongside Giora Eliraz, has published an article for "Fikra Forum", which discusses the significance of the Saudi Muslim World League's (MWL) and Indonesian Nahdlatul Ulama's (NU) cooperation seen in the Religion 20 (R20) Forum, which took place in Bali in November 2022.

Deciphering Erdoğan's Regional Paradigm Shifts

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In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Professor Ofra Bengio analyses the trajectory of Turkish foreign and domestic policies by examining three paradigms in Erdogan's strategy since the early 2000s. In addition, we offer our sincere condolences to the victims of the earthquake last week.

Can Women in the KRI Break the Glass Ceiling?

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Ofra Bengio has published an article in "Kurdistan Chronicle" about the history of Kurdish women's rights and Kurdish female involvement in the military and politics.

Nationalism and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Brandon Friedman, director of research at MDC, published an article in "Bustan: A Middle East Book Review", reviewing Ben Hubbard, David B. Ottaway, and Madawi Al-Rasheed's books on nationalism and development in Saudi Arabia.

The 2023 Elections: Legitimization of the New Türkiye

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In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Christos Teazis reveals the gradual transformation of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) into a state party by examining the modus operandi of the state founder Republican People's Party (CHP).

Russia Steps up its Campaign for Influence in Africa

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In our latest issue of Ifriqiya, Rina Bassist discusses Russian propaganda and paramilitary strategies used to gain influence in recent years in various countries in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region.

Summary of the 25th Knesset election results in Arab society

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The current issue of Bayan is being published about one month after the 25th Knesset elections which were held on November 1st, 2022. In his article, Dr. Arik Rudnitzky summarizes the election results in the Arab sector, and their future implications for Arab politics in Israel.