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The Demise of Christianity in the Levant?
A real national commonwealth demands an authentic national narrative that recognizes the multiplicity of cultural, religious, and social foundations, but the courageous political leadership needed to embrace this inclusive approach has yet to emerge.
Dec 10, 2015
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Hassan Mneimneh
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The New Egyptian Parliament: No Voice Over Sisi
December 10, 2015 Political reform, in nearly every country on earth, relies on three principles. The first is that a powerful state can impose its influence on the country it rules and force the entirety of its people to submit to the laws it issues. Secondly, and in contrast to
Dec 10, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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Effects of Palestine's Recognition Under the Rome Statute
An old conflict through the prism of a new institution: an insider’s explanation of the effects of Palestine’s recognition as a “State” under the Rome Statute
Nov 25, 2015
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Florence Darques-Lane
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Arab Countries' Conflicting Views on Russian Intervention in Syria
November 4, 2015 The Egyptian pundit Ahmed Moussa, one of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s most prominent and passionate supporters, has recently become the target of a great deal of both local and international mockery. During a recent episode of his television program, Moussa displayed a video ostensibly showing Russian airstrikes
Nov 4, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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Support Gone Astray: The Responsibility of Arab Culture in the Continuation of the Palestinian Tragedy
Instead of parsing the contradictions faced by Palestinian militants, Arab culture has engaged in a decades-long project of crime normalization.
Oct 20, 2015
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Is Syria Russia's New Afghanistan?
October 16, 2015 A year after the American-led international coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS) began its airstrikes in Syria and over 7,000 attacks later, U.S. President Barack Obama has come to realize that the air campaign in Syria will not achieve any of the coalition’s objectives. The new Russian
Oct 16, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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The Viability of a Second Sykes-Picot
Given the reluctance of Western powers to intervene in today's Middle East crises, hopes and fears regarding a new grand resolution may be overblown.
Oct 2, 2015
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Beyond Nationalism and Religion: From Sunni Grievances to the 'Sunni Nation'
It may still be possible to elevate political discourse in the region beyond communitarianism, as the need for such discourse persists even if the Sunni population's receptivity to it has declined in the aftermath of recent false starts.
Sep 17, 2015
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Hassan Mneimneh
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The Suez Canal From Nasser to Sisi
August 13, 2015 In a majestic display, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has inaugurated his first large-scale project as president: a new branch of the Suez Canal, known as “the new Suez Canal.” Although the Muslim Brotherhood and much of the Western media are skeptical about the project’s benefits, with
Aug 13, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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An Egyptian American View on Israel
An Egyptian student reflects on how living and studying in Israel helped reshape everything he had been taught about 'the enemy.'
Aug 13, 2015
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Haisam Hassanein
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The Tortuous Path to an Independent Kurdistan
August 7, 2015 During his one week visit to the United States in early May, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) president Masoud Barzani publicly and openly discussed the idea of independence for Kurdistan in Iraq. While President Barack Obama did not express support for this move, Barzani’s actions are still
Aug 7, 2015
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Ofra Bengio
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Sisi's Response to New Terrorist Tactics
July 16, 2015 When terrorists assassinated Prosecutor-General Hisham Barakat, this successful, high profile attack demonstrated that Egyptian terrorist activity could begin favoring political assassinations in densely populated cities. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has acknowledged this threat and increased security in Egypt, which helped Egyptian forces successfully defeat the recent terrorist
Jul 16, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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Washington's Inevitable Decision on Egypt
May 1, 2015 The recent decision to deliver F-16 fighter jets, Harpoon missiles, and spare parts for M1A1 Abrams tanks to Egypt puts to rest doubts concerning the Obama administration’s support for President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Despite the deterioration in bilateral ties over the past two years, the strategic relationship
May 1, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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Teaching Our Children Islam's True Message
Islam offers both Christians and Jews a broad scope of religious freedoms and protections, and minority rights are also considered a religious and moral obligation.
Apr 9, 2015
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Mohammed Dajani
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Reconciliation in the Midst of Conflict
Moderation would erode the occupation's raison d'etre by helping Palestinians and Israelis see their overlapping goals, and a good starting point would be mutual recognition.
Feb 24, 2015
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Mohammed Dajani
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Turning the Page in Egypt
February 5, 2015 The fourth anniversary of the January 25 revolution quickly turned bloody as security forces killed at least eighteen people across Egypt, including Cairo. Violence has spread across the country, especially following the Rabaa al-Adawiyya massacre in August 2013, and President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi’s government has cracked down
Feb 5, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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Arab Countries Support Free Speech Abroad, But Not at Home
January 29, 2015 Despite the large number of high-profile Arab officials who marched in France’s unity rally to condemn the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, their participation was in fact more about politics than supporting freedom of expression. Many of these countries are themselves cracking down on citizens and placing
Jan 29, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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Despite the large number of high-profile Arab officials who marched in France’s unity rally to condemn the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, their participation was in fact more about politics than supporting freedom of expression. Many of these countries are themselves cracking down on citizens and placing severe limits on
Jan 29, 2015
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Muhammad Mansour
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A Plea for Moderate Islam
Rather than remaining bystanders, moderate Muslims need to join forces in recognition that their religion and its central texts have been hijacked by a small minority for political ends.
Jan 15, 2015
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Mohammed Dajani
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The Battle for Kobane Is also Political
The attack on Kobane, pitting ISIS against Kurdish forces, is a political as well as military battle given its presence on the border between Turkey and Syria.
Dec 5, 2014
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John Saleh
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