Democracy and Governance

Publications

Viewpoint
LibyaDemocracy and Governance
Libya’s Heatwave Exposes a Crisis of Governance
Aug 6, 2026Virginie Collombier
In July 2026, a major heatwave swept the western Mediterranean, causing extreme temperatures and fueling wildfires in France, Italy, Spain, and North Africa. L…
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AlgeriaDemocracy and Governance
What Algeria’s Elections Really Revealed
Jul 28, 2026Patricia Karam
The results of Algeria’s July 2, 2026, parliamentary elections were entirely predictable. The National Liberation Front (FLN), the party that has dominated pol…
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Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Israel’s Election and Eisenkot’s Arab Coalition Dilemma
Jul 15, 2026Joseph Mansour
Israelis are set to head to the polls on October 27, 2026, for what some have touted as the most consequential election in the country’s history. Gadi Eisenkot…
Policy Analysis
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Opposition Parties Offer No Alternative Political Visions in Israel’s Elections
Jul 9, 2026Mtanes Shihadeh
Israel is preparing for new elections, whether they take place on time at the end of October 2026 or are brought forward to an earlier date in September. In re…

Podcast
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Enduring Influence of Marwan Barghouti
Sep 2, 2026
Arab Barghouti and Yousef Munayyer discuss Marwan Barghouti’s imprisonment, his enduring influence in Palestinian politics, the human impact on families of det…
Fresh Take
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Can the Joint Arab List Reshape Israeli Politics?
Jun 1, 2026
Khalil E. Jahshan discusses the revival of the Joint Arab List ahead of Israel’s 2026 elections, exploring efforts to unite Arab parties, boost Arab voter turn…
Fresh Take
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
A New Challenge for Netanyahu
Apr 29, 2026
Khalil E. Jahshan examines the new Bennett-Lapid party formed to challenge Netanyahu and weighs its potential for real change in Israeli politics.

Webinar
IraqDemocracy and Governance
Iraq in the Wake of the Iran War: Governance, Security, and Economic Challenges
Jul 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts examine how the Iran war has affected Iraq, particularly its governance, security, and economic stability.
Webinar
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Syria after Assad: A One Year Assessment
Dec 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts analyze Syria’s trajectory one year after the Assad regime’s collapse, evaluating the transitional government’s performance and exploring prospects for…
Book Talks
EgyptDemocracy and Governance
Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic
Sep 10, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Experts explore the rise and consolidation of authoritarianism in Egypt under President Sisi and assess their internal and external implications.