Information on "Religion" and "Arab World"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel
Author: Fernando Reinares
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary examines the evolving role of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in political conflicts in North and West Africa. More on «AQIM's Existing and Disrupted Plans in and from the Sahel»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Moving Towards Political Participation
Author: Mohammed Masbah
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This commentary argues that there are indications that Salafis will play a role in shaping Morocco’s future political landscape, albeit while proposing less radical objectives than what they used to profess. More on «Moving Towards Political Participation»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Egyptian Foreign Policy under Mohamed Morsi
Author: Jannis Grimm, Stephan Roll
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Since taking office, President Mohamed Morsi has clearly set himself apart from his predecessor Hosni Mubarak in two respects: asserting a regional leader-ship role for Egypt and opening Cairo’s foreign policy to new potential partners. More on «Egyptian Foreign Policy under Mohamed Morsi»
October 2012
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14 Oct 2012
Inspired by the "Arab Spring": Saudi Arabia's Volatile Shiite Minority
Author: Yoel Guzansky
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This article provides an analysis of a wave of uprisings from Saudi Arabia's Shiite minority in the country's eastern province. More on «Inspired by the "Arab Spring": Saudi Arabia's Volatile Shiite Minority»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
The Middle East Riots – Cui Bono?
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This brief discusses some of the causes and implications of the September 2012 Islamist riots throughout the Arab and Muslim world. More on «The Middle East Riots – Cui Bono?» -
Sep 2012
Iran and the Arab Spring: Ascendancy Frustrated
Author: Shahram Chubin
Publisher: Gulf Research Center (GRC)
The Islamic Republic of Iran is among the key players in the Middle East. More on «Iran and the Arab Spring: Ascendancy Frustrated»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Which Democracy After the "Arab Spring"
Author: Roberto Toscano
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
The experience of the “Arab Spring”, with its achievements and its failures, raises several fundamental questions about democracy that are valid beyond the region. More on «Which Democracy After the "Arab Spring"» -
Jun 2012
Η Τουρκία ως Μοντέλο για τον Αραβικό Κόσμο
Author: Παντελής Τουλουμάκος
Publisher: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
Στην παρούσα μελέτη εξετάζεται η δυνατότητα της Τουρκίας να λειτουργήσει ως μοντέλο για τις χώρες της Αραβικής Άνοιξης. More on «Η Τουρκία ως Μοντέλο για τον Αραβικό Κόσμο»
May 2012
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May 2012
Demographic Challenges and Opportunities Ahead in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Youssef Courbage
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This brief looks at demographic shifts in Arab countries and examines its causes and effects. More on «Demographic Challenges and Opportunities Ahead in the Middle East and North Africa» -
May 2012
Wer sind die Salafisten?
Author: Guido Steinberg
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Seit einigen Jahren ist in Wissenschaft, Politik und Medien immer häufiger die Rede vom Salafismus als einer Spielart des (sunnitischen) Islamismus. More on «Wer sind die Salafisten?»
