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April 2013
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Iran's Regional Quagmire
Marlène Laruelle believes Iran’s regional status has been compromised by the Arab Spring, ongoing civil unrest in Syria and continued tensions over its nuclear program. Indeed, Tehran could soon find itself regionally isolated to a degree that is unprecedented in its recent history. More on «Iran's Regional Quagmire»
March 2013
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After the Arab Spring: Outside Influences
In Claire Spencer’s view, the Arab Spring has cast the differences between Arab sub-regions, societies and states in a glaring light. External actors must match this complexity with more fungible and subtle strategies if they hope to succeed in this fractured region in the future. More on «After the Arab Spring: Outside Influences» -
The Arab Spring and the Middle East’s Monarchies
With the notable exception of Bahrain, the monarchies of the Middle East have emerged from the Arab Spring basically unscathed – for now. In today’s Q&A presentation, the CSS’ Lorenzo Vidino explains why they have been able to cope with the political challenges of the region. More on «The Arab Spring and the Middle East’s Monarchies» -
The Economics of the Arab Spring
Revolutions are political and economic acts. In today’s podcast, Michele Dunne, Mohsin Khan and Zubair Iqbal analyze how the political changes sweeping through the Middle East and North Africa have impacted the region's economies. More on «The Economics of the Arab Spring» -
Sectarianism after the Arab Spring
While the Arab Spring has led to greater sectarianism across the Arab world, FRIDE’s Barah Mikail warns that this trend does not justify people turning their back on democratic reforms. In his view, the obstructions posed by sectarianism are actually overblown. More on «Sectarianism after the Arab Spring» -
The Arab "Disillusioning"?
Talk of a gradual ‘Arab Awakening’ has recently given way to concerns about a growing ‘Arab Disillusioning’. But is this perceived shift real? Not according to CIGI’s Bessma Momani. She remains optimistic about the structural changes that are occurring in the Greater Middle East. More on «The Arab "Disillusioning"?»
January 2013
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"A Moment of Opportunity" for the Middle East?
The United States' strategic interest in a safe and secure Middle East remains undiminished. But are these goals realistic? Today we provide an overview of how Washington hopes to promote peace and stability in a region plagued by new and yet familiar problems. More on «"A Moment of Opportunity" for the Middle East?»
June 2012
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The Arab Spring in the Long Run
It was hoped that the Arab Spring would bring freedom and democracy to the Middle East and North Africa. However, continued unrest in Libya and Syria points to a potentially bleaker future for the region. More on «The Arab Spring in the Long Run»
March 2012
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Illustrating the Revolution
To most who watched the events of the Jan. 25 2011 Revolution in Egypt unfold, the images of Tahrir Square protesters fleeing riot police, tear gas, and armored tanks served as vivid depictions of the violence experienced by those on the ground. However, for those on the ground, other vivid images began to illustrate the Revolution: cartoons. More on «Illustrating the Revolution»
December 2011
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Colliding Geopolitics and the Arab Autumn
One of the enduring questions of the Arab Spring and Autumn is whether the populist uprisings represent a genuine democratic awakening. But, from a geopolitical perspective, the question is much simpler: Who benefits? More on «Colliding Geopolitics and the Arab Autumn»
