MDC Research and Analysis

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NGOs and the Socioeconomic Development of Palestinian Women in the West Bank (Diwaniyya)

Date

June 16, 2016

MDC Intern Jaclyn Shaw writes about challenges facing Palestinian women, and the efforts of civil society organizations to improve the opportunities available to them.

How far can they go? (Mideast Monitor)

Date

June 6, 2016

In his latest "Mideast Monitor" column for the Jerusalem Report, Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman examines renewed peace initiatives between Israel and the 'moderate' Sunni states, and argues that, while there remains much disagreement, mutual interests might lead to positive results.

The Loyalty and Reform Party: New Arab Politics in Israel

Date

June 5, 2016

KAP Project Manager Arik Rudnitzky analyzes the emergence of a new Arab political party in Israel. In Hebrew.

“I Drive between the Lines:” Social Media Contribute to Improving Driving Culture in Iran

Date

May 31, 2016

Raz Zimmt looks at the ways that Iranian social media has been used to promote road safety.

"Saudi Vision 2030": One vision, many views

Date

May 31, 2016

Nachum Shiloh analyzes the reactions on Saudi social media to the "Saudi Vision 2030" initiative.

Saudi Arabia's Plans for Change: Are they feasible?

Date

May 31, 2016

MDC Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin and MDC Intern Andrea Helfant show how the recent decline in Saudi oil revenue – from $330 billion in 2012 to a forecast $115-130 billion in 2016 – has led to radical policy changes and assess the prospects for their implementation.

The Shifting Balance of Power in Iraqi Kurdistan: Division or Independence?

Date

May 29, 2016

MDC Junior Researcher Ceng Sagnic analyzes the changing political landscape in Iraqi Kurdistan and explains how the internal contests for power affect the region's drive towards independence.

Ifriqiya: Preparing for the Day After Mugabe (Hebrew)

Date

May 23, 2016

In this issue of Ifriqiya, Noa Levy analyzes the change in the political and civil dynamics of Zimbabe. In Hebrew.

Lebanon: Teetering on the edge (Mideast Monitor)

Date

May 16, 2016

In his article from the Jerusalem Report "Mideast Monitor" column, Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman analyzes the current danger to Lebanon's continued stability in the face of recent developments, including the decision by Saudi Arabia to rescind its aid package to the Lebanese military.

Chemical Weapons in Syria: From Red Line to Routine?

Date

May 10, 2016

MDC Researcher Dr. Brandon Friedman explains the spread of chemical weapons in Syria through the lens of recently published reports from a UN-OPCW fact finding team.