December 20, 2019
The MENA Region’s Uphill Struggle against Corruption
In the Middle East and well beyond, 2019 has been a year of mass public protest and street mobilization. The region is seizing with disorganized and open discontent the scope of which attests to the...
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From the Arab Spring to—What, Exactly? 2011 and 2019 Compared
Significant differences between the Arab Spring protests of 2011 and the upheaval sweeping the region today are signs of things to come in the Arab world.
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Could the Presidential Elections Constitute a Milestone for Algeria?
Tebboune’s presidential test in the coming months will be in his ability to gain the confidence of Algerians in general, and the popular movement in particular.
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The United States and Iran Readjust to New Realities in Iraq and Lebanon
After 15 years of rivalry in Iraq and Lebanon, the United States and Iran are adjusting their policies based on a new reality of popular uprisings that challenge the status quo in the two countries.
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The Trump Administration Tries a New Policy in Libya
Washington is now firmly pressing Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar to stop his offensive on Tripoli and allow for a negotiated settlement with the GNA. With so many outside players involved, however, prospects for a political...
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Burgeoning Arab-Israeli Normalization? Not Quite What You Think
Efforts to normalize relations between Arab leaders and Israel will continue to collide with the overwhelming rejection of normalization by the peoples of the Middle East.
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GCC Reconciliation Is Coming, but Pesky Issues Remain
A limited reconciliation between parties to the GCC crisis is likely to take place during the upcoming summit in Riyadh. However, certain thorny and serious political issues will remain unresolved.
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Syria’s Problems Worsen While UN Efforts Fail
Syria’s deteriorating economic conditions and the failure of UN-sponsored discussions about a constitutional document indicate that the Syrian people will continue to suffer the debilitating effects of the country’s nine-year conflict.
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