MDC Research and Analysis

Guest author Dr. Francis Owtram analyzes Turkey’s foreign policy vis-à-vis the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Palestinian Authority.

Brandon Friedman examines what the declarations of victory in the war against the Islamic State mean for Iraq and Syria.

Ariel Koch, Adam Hoffman, and Gilad Shiloach analyze the reaction among jihadi-salafi groups to US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Dr. Harel Chorev investigates the role of Palestinian social network activity in the phenomenon of "lone wolf" attacks by Palestinians. In Hebrew.

Gilad Shiloach analyzes tension and conflict between al-Qaida affiliates in Syria.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the public discourse surrounding the events of Cyrus the Great Day in Iran.

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak studies the surprising recent conduct of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan towards the founder of the Turkish Republic on the anniversary of his death.

Gilad Shiloach examines the upsurge in popular support for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, following the recent wave of arrests of senior officials in the kingdom.

Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic factors behind the political shifts in Saudi Arabia.