Democracy and Governance

Publications

Viewpoint
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Federalism Would Deepen Lebanon’s Sectarian Tensions
May 20, 2026Imad K. Harb
Lebanon’s sectarian system is severely strained by political fragmentation, deep economic crisis, and the overwhelming impact of incessant and highly destructi…
Policy Analysis
LibyaDemocracy and Governance
Libya: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
May 5, 2026Gregory Aftandilian
In April 2026, with the help of the United States, Libya’s two parallel governments reached an agreement on a unified national budget for the first time since …
Viewpoint
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
The 2026 Israeli Election: Will Bennett and Lapid Oust Netanyahu?
Apr 30, 2026Khalil E. Jahshan
On April 26, 2026, right-wing Israeli politician Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announced the formation of a new party, officially named Beyachad (Tog…
Policy Analysis
IraqDemocracy and Governance
Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War
Apr 29, 2026Harith Hasan
The Iraqi government and the leaders of the country’s ruling political factions have every reason for alarm. The US–Israeli war on Iran—and its profound conseq…

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
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.
Featured Speakers
SyriaDemocracy 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.