The Islamic State: From Insurgency to Caliphate and Back
MDC Director Professor Uzi Rabi explains what recent developments in Iraq and Syria mean for the Islamic State and the region.
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The Khorasan Group
Ariel Koch's essay sheds light on the Khorasan group, its members, and their capabilities, and based on our analysis of this group, attempts to determine whether or not it poses a potential threat, which, assumingly, could be aimed at the West and also at Israel and the Jewish diaspora.
The Islamic State and the Middle East: On A Losing Path? (Hebrew)
MDC Director Prof. Uzi Rabi dissects the current position of the Islamic State against the backdrop of its recent battlefield setbacks. In Hebrew.
Ghawwar Tosha: How the Spokesperson for Syrian Arab Nationalism Became a Servant in a Persian Temple
Moran Levanoni discusses the transformation of Syrian comedian Duraid Lahham from an outspoken critic of the Syrian regime to an ardent supporter.
The Dominoes Fall: The War in Syria, Europe and Turkey
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.
The Syrian City of Madaya: Uses and Limits of Social Media in Humanitarian Crises
AMSITAU fellow Natasha Spreadborough discusses the use of social media in combating the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Triangular Politics in Syria: Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia
MDC Researcher Dr. Brandon Friedman analyzes the roles of Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia in the ongoing Syrian conflict, and argues that Russia's increased military presence in Syria has placed Moscow as a pivotal regional power broker.
ISIS and the Destruction of Antiquities (E-International Relations)
MDC Researcher Dr. Michael Barak has published an article on E-International Relations, wherein he discusses the destruction of antiquities by the Islamic State.
The Russian and Iranian Military Intervention in Syria
MDC Senior Researcher Prof. Eyal Zisser analyzes the implications of Russian and Iranian military intervention in Syria.
Middle East Crossroads: In Syria, Nothing New Under the Sun
In the latest issue of Middle East Crossroads, Senior Researcher Prof. Eyal Zisser analyzes the latest developments and current power dynamics in the ongoing Syrian Civil War.