Egypt

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin examines the significant economic challenges facing Egypt's newly elected president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Michael Barak discusses the Sufi Al-Azmiyya order, which has been trying to position itself as major political and social force in Egypt.

MDC Senior Research Fellow Prof. Asher Susser discusses aspects of traditional society that continue to have an important role in Middle Eastern politics.

Paul Rivlin discusses the economic implications of the Arab Spring.

Joyce van de Bildt discusses the graffiti movement that has developed in Egypt since the 2011 revolution.

Yitzhak Gal discusses the Arab world's strategy for overcoming the threat of diminishing oil reserves: increased investment in renewable energy projects.

Guest contributor Giora Eliraz compares Indonesia's successful transition to democracy with Egypt's experience since 2011.