MDC Research and Analysis

In this issue of Middle East Crossroads, Dr. Michael Barak analyzes the role that al-Azhar has played in shaping the religious-political discourse in Egypt, post-Arab Spring. In Hebrew.

The newest issue of Current Contents, which traces recent acquisitions by the MDC Library for February 2016.

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak analyzes the battle in Turkish social media between Turkey and the PKK.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman addresses the ceasefire in the Syrian War and recent Saudi declarations to send its special forces into Syria as part of the American coalition.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the disqualification of Hassan Khomeni from running for the Iranian Assembly of Experts, and how it was reflected on Iranian social media.

Michael Barak analyzes the reaction in Jordanian social media to the current economic crisis in that country.

Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin explains the challenges facing Saudi Arabia in light of low oil prices and its regional rivalry with Iran.