MDC Research and Analysis

Brandon Friedman examines the murder of Jamal Khashoggi on 2 October 2018, and argues that it was a transformative event for Saudi Arabia.

Senem B. Çevik examines the degradation of Turkish soft power and international reputation over the past decade.

Arik Rudnitzky surveys prominent phenomena that characterized Israel's 2018 municipal elections, as experienced by Israel’s Arab communities.

Sarah Hassnaoui takes a look at the ambivalence that the Kingdom of Morocco demonstrates towards freedom of expression in Morocco.

This article by Raz Zimmt reviews the public discourse on Iranian social networks concerning the second round of sanctions led by the United States against the Islamic Republic.

Adam Hoffman investigates how the Islamic State organization has changed, following the loss of its territory in Syria and Iraq.

Joseph Dubroff analyzes Saudi Arabia's economic performance over King Salman's reign, with an aim to answer how controversial foreign policy choices have affected Saudi economic performance.

Benjamin Yoel analyzes the relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and proposes an interpretation of why the peace treaty between the two countries was recently signed.