MDC Research and Analysis

Moran Levanoni analyzes the question of whether the Syrian regime, partially in cooperation with Hezbollah, is involved in narcotics trafficking in rebel-controlled southern Syria, as an element of its overall campaign against the rebels.

Limor Lavie investigates the tension in Egypt between freedom of expression and limits imposed by government censors, as seen in the debate over a controversial movie directed by Khaled Youssef and regulatory laws currently being considered by the Egyptian Parliament.

Raz Zimmt reviews the campaign against the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, which allegedly transfers aid money to needy people in Gaza instead of relieving the distress of Iranian citizens.

Rina Bassist analyzes Russia's past and current strategic interests in Africa.

Professor Michael Eppel analyzes the implications of the May 2018 Iraqi parliamentary elections for the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

In this joint issue of Iqtisadi and Turkeyscope, Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes the current economic crisis in Turkey.

In this joint issue of Iqtisadi and Turkeyscope, Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes the current economic crisis in Turkey.

MDC Researcher Ronen Zeidel analyzes the meaning of the Iraq elections. In Hebrew.