MDC Research and Analysis

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Ifriqiya: Italy and its former colonies: Recent developments through a historical perspective

Date

April 18, 2016

In this issue of Ifriqiya, Francesco Tirelli examines Italy's historical and present relationship with its former colonies in Africa.

The Saudi conundrum (Mideast Monitor)

Date

April 12, 2016

In his latest "Mideast Monitor" column for the Jerusalem Report, Senior Research Fellow Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman argues that Saudi Arabia is being forced to adapt to unprecedented economic and political challenges, and faces a significant risk to its survival.

Turkey’s Imbroglios

Date

April 11, 2016

Senior Research Fellow Dr. Ofra Bengio explains the interlocking domestic, regional, and international challenges facing the government in Turkey.

Cease Fire in Syria - A Calculated Russian Move

Date

April 5, 2016

In this issue of Middle East Crossroads (צומת המזרח התיכון), Senior Researcher Prof. Eyal Zisser analyzes the cease-fire in Syria, as orchestrated by Russia. In Hebrew.

The Syrian City of Madaya: Uses and Limits of Social Media in Humanitarian Crises

Date

March 31, 2016

AMSITAU fellow Natasha Spreadborough discusses the use of social media in combating the humanitarian crisis in Syria.

Ghawwar Tosha: How the Spokesperson for Syrian Arab Nationalism Became a Servant in a Persian Temple

Date

March 31, 2016

Moran Levanoni discusses the transformation of Syrian comedian Duraid Lahham from an outspoken critic of the Syrian regime to an ardent supporter.

Egypt: Satire Suppressed: The Arrest of Street Children as Seen on Social Media

Date

March 31, 2016

Michael Barak analyzes the recent arrest of members of an Egyptian satirical street theater troupe, "Street Children" for using social media for ostensibly 'inciting terrorism.'

The Dominoes Fall: The War in Syria, Europe and Turkey

Date

March 31, 2016

In this issue of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, MDC Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin examines the demographic, economic, and political implications of the war in Syria for Europe and Turkey.

Virtual Election Campaigns: Social Media in the Iranian Electoral Process

Date

March 31, 2016

Raz Zimmt analyzes the role of social media in the recent Iranian elections.

Turkey: Between the Hammer and the Anvil

Date

March 28, 2016

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak explains the roots of the security crisis facing Turkey in the aftermath of recent suicide attacks in Ankara and Istanbul.