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October 13, 2020


Is Lebanon Becoming Another “Republic of the NGOs”?

Mona Fawaz and Mona Harb

Mona Fawaz and Mona Harb explain the role of NGOs, activists, and professional syndicates in addressing the aftermath of the August 4 explosion at the Port of Beirut and call for efforts to rebuild Lebanese...

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June 29, 2020


Black lives Matter: on Racism and Political Correctness

Azmi Bishara

In this paper, Azmi Bishara analyzes the present moment of anti-racist protests in the United States and puts it in a historical ethnographic context that has been used to perpetuate discrimination and violence against black...

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May 16, 2020


Coronavirus Contemplations

Azmi Bishara

Having realised in our housebound isolation that this year there will be no spring for us – telling ourselves that this is at least better than losing whatever remains of our sunset years, that to...

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February 10, 2020


Actors, Structures and Qatari Foreign Policy

Marwan Kabalan

In a research paper on Qatar’s foreign policy, Marwan Kabalan concludes that a small state’s geopolitical factors and relative capabilities remain central in assuring its capacity to play a key international role.

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October 25, 2018


Regional States and Egypt’s Democratic Transition

Imad K. Harb

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates were the most influential external actors in Egypt’s transition to democracy and its reversal after the 2011 uprising.

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July 24, 2018


What does the “Jewish Nation” basic law mean?

Azmi Bishara

A first glance at the law suffices to reveal that — unlike the rest of Israeli basic laws (the constitutional laws) — it does not include the expression “Israel as a Jewish and democratic state”.

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March 08, 2018


The Arab World at a Crossroads: Rebellion, Collapse, and Reform

Shafeeq Ghabra

A return to stability in the Arab world requires awareness by the respective governments of popular grievances and needs a plan for implementing corrective policy changes at all levels. No amount of force will result...

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December 20, 2017


What Defines Terrorism? The Identity of the Victim or the Victimizer?

Azmi Bishara

No great analytical effort is required to illustrate the widespread use of the terms “terrorism” and “counterterrorism” in today’s world. These terms dominate every major news broadcast and international summit.

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