Democracy and Governance

Publications

Policy Analysis
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Repression and Judicial Struggles in Kais Saied’s Tunisia
Jul 3, 2025The Unit for Political Studies
Almost four years into President Kais Saied’s imposition of one-man-rule in Tunisia, his effort pivots around a process of “executive aggrandizement” that is d…
Policy Analysis
TurkeyRegional Relations and Geopolitics
Turkey’s Repositioning in the Middle East’s Emerging Order
Jun 17, 2025Salim Çevik
The Middle East has undergone a profound upheaval following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria in December 2…
Viewpoint
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
The Significance of Hussein al-Sheikh’s Appointment as PLO Vice President
Jun 17, 2025Rami G. Khouri
When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), he sent many signals to …
Policy Analysis
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Has Netanyahu’s Government Become More Cohesive and Stable?
May 8, 2025Mtanes Shihadeh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has worked in recent weeks to put his government coalition in order, reintegrating Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and h…

Fresh Take
Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism
Using ICE to Silence Palestine Advocacy
Mar 21, 2025
Yousef Munayyer discusses the Trump administration's attempt to silence Palestine advocacy in the US by deporting college students who speak out against the Ga…
Video
LevantDemocracy and Governance
Post-Assad: Syria’s Fragile Recovery
Mar 5, 2025
Radwan Ziadeh reviews with Khalil E. Jahshan the situation in Syria after Assad and shares his impressions from his recent visit to the country.
Fresh Take
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Challenges Facing Lebanon’s New Government
Feb 26, 2025
Imad K. Harb discusses the challenges facing the new government in Lebanon, especially Israel's continued attacks in the south and refusal to completely withdr…

Webinar
LevantDemocracy and Governance
Syria’s Transitional Government: Challenges, Policies, and Prospects
May 22, 2025
Syrian Transitional Government ministers discuss the makeup and duties of the new government and the challenges of rebuilding Syria.
Webinar
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Lebanon’s New Government: Challenges and Prospects for Reform and Revitalization
Mar 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Lebanon under its new leadership.
Webinar
EgyptDemocracy and Governance
Towards Inclusive and Democratic Governance in MENA: Challenges and Prospects
Mar 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Experts examine the challenges and prospects of inclusive governance and democratic transition in the Middle East.