Democracy and Governance

Publications

Viewpoint
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…
Policy Analysis
TurkeyDemocracy and Governance
Tunisia, Turkey, and the New Authoritarian Playbook
Jul 8, 2026Salim Çevik
On May 21, 2026, an Ankara appeals court annulled the 2023 congress of Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP). It removed the chai…
Policy Analysis
IraqIdentity Politics and Sectarianization
Sadr, the Militias, and Iraq’s Struggle for Sovereignty
Jun 17, 2026Giorgio Cafiero
Iraq could be at a turning point following Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s May 27, 2026, decision to place his armed faction, Saraya al-Salam (the Peace Brigades…

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.
Expert Interview
Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
Palestinian Factions Looking Beyond the Gaza War
Oct 29, 2025
Dr. Mustafa Barghouti discusses the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and the dialogue among Palestinian factions on the Strip’s future in an interview c…

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.