MDC Research and Analysis

In this issue: Bayan focuses on the tumultuous events of the past month in Israel, following the crisis in Israeli-Palestinian relations revolving around the al-Aqsa mosque, and their effects on the Arab public in Israel.

MDC Junior Researcher Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak analyzes the outcome of the November elections in Turkey, and argues that the Turkish people chose economic stability and security over perceived chaos, even at the expense of perceived authoritarianism.

Idit Toledano examines the development of urban culture in Kinsasha, Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Hebrew.

Joyce van de Bildt analyzes the recent parliamentary elections held in Egypt, which were the first held since the ouster of Mohammed Morsi over two years ago.

Ayelet Levy analyzes the phenomenon of political Islam under the sponsorship of the monarchy. In Hebrew.

Raz Zimmt examines the consumer boycott of Iranian cars on social media.

Michael Barak examines the role of Lebanese social media in driving the recent 'garbage protests.'

Nachum Shiloh analyzes the place of Saudi social media in the Kingdom's rivalry with Iran.

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak analyzes the reactions on Turkish social media to the recent parliamentary elections.

Harel Chorev and Moran Levanoni examine the place of Palestinian social media against the backdrop of the current escalation of violence.