MDC Research and Analysis

Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin analyzes the deep economic effects that sanctions have had on the economies of Turkey and Iran.

Nurit Hashimshony-Yaffe analyzes the current stability of Nigerian democracy.

Ariel Koch analyzes al-Qaeda's online activity in Turkey.

Ambassador Haim Koren investigates the longevity of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir, in sharp contrast to the leaders of many neighboring countries.

Limor Lavie examines the stormy debate that developed on Egyptian networks after a young Egyptian woman, Mina Jubran, shared videos documenting what she considered an indecent proposal from a passerby.

Moran Levanoni examines the changes in contemporary Arabic writing as a result of the widespread use of social media platforms in the Arab world.

Raz Zimmt discusses the phenomenon of flourishing sex tourism in Mashhad in eastern Iran, which is presented as evidence of the worsening economic and social problems in the Islamic Republic, but which also has led users to publicly oppose the institution of temporary marriage.

Dan Gottlieb examines the significance of the recent election of Abiy Ahmed as prime minister of Ethiopia.