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The Roots of Tunisia’s Current Political Crisis
As Tunisia’s political crisis continues, it is crucial to understand how the disputes between the President and legislative branch have unfolded over the past few months, contributing to Tunisia’s economic and public health emergencies.
Jul 30, 2021
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Oussama Boudhrioua
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An Exceptional Case: Saudi Relations with Yemen’s Islah Party
Yemen's Islah Party and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed a special relationship for over a decade, but now internal politics threaten to tarnish this unique partnership.
Jul 26, 2021
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Mutahar Al-Sofari
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A Future and a Role for Algerian Youth after the Hirak Movement
While plagued by difficulties and divisions, the hope created by the Hirak movement is still alive, and Algerians should work to cultivate it.
Jul 19, 2021
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Ahmed Marwane
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Iraqi Women’s Path to Parliament
Reforms are needed to open greater opportunities for Iraqi women's political representation.
Jun 24, 2021
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Ayat Mudhafar Noori
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The Crisis in Relations Between Jews and Arabs in Israel: Can the Rift Be Healed?
Without genuine, serious introspection, any resolution to the current tensions between Arabs and Jews in Israel will likely be superficial.
Jun 16, 2021
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Michael Milshtein
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Pushing for Reforms from Iraqi Kurdish Ruling Parties
If the Biden administration is serious about addressing human rights violations, it should push for a more democratic, free, and just government in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Jun 9, 2021
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Diliman Abdulkader
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Iraq at a Crossroads: Radical Reforms to Avert State Collapse
Without radical reform, Iraq faces potential dissolution and geographic fragmentation in the case of an increasingly likely economic crisis.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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A State in Collapse: Iraq’s Security and Governance Failures
Unregulated weapons, corruption, and mismanagement are pushing Iraq's political system towards potential collapse.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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As Polls Show Increasing Dissatisfaction, will Young Shias Turn the Tables on Iraq’s Political System?
The Kadhimi government must move quickly if it wants to avoid a potential popular uprising among dissatisfied Shias in Iraq.
May 25, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
Karl Kaltenthaler
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The Dangers of the United States Ignoring Intra-Kurdish Dialogue in Syria
The United States' approach to intra-Kurdish dialogue requires a profound understanding of regional history and dynamics, without which it risks further complications and difficulties in Syria.
May 11, 2021
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Azad Ahmed Ali
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Iraqi Political Parties: From the Reign of Ideology to the Rule of Chaos
The history of Iraq’s political parties helps contextualize why Iraq’s current political scene is so fragmented, and what remains missing.
May 7, 2021
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Abbas Abboud Salem
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Challenges to Secular Reforms in the KRI’s Biggest Islamist Party
Iraqi Kurdistan's Komal party faces a difficult dilemma as it seeks a more reformist direction.
Apr 23, 2021
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Mehmet Alaca
Bekir Aydoğan
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Intra-Kurdish Unity Talks in Northeastern Syria Are Potentially in Jeopardy
The talks, which resumed in April in secret sessions, have made progress toward an agreement. But many are concerned that delays and unreasonable demands have turned the talks into theater among regional parties vying for power.
Apr 20, 2021
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Kenneth R. Rosen
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The Conflicting Moroccan Responses to Normalization with Israel
Moroccan responses to normalization with Israel are split along two opposing narratives, although popular resistance to normalization is unlikely to cause any real change.
Apr 12, 2021
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Sadik Rddad
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Palestinian Elections: How Real, and with What Results
Members of the political class and the general public are increasingly anticipating and expecting that Palestinian elections will take place due to an unusual convergence of interests between PA president Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) and Hamas.
Mar 5, 2021
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Michael Milshtein
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Palestinian Elections and the Need for Political Change
After more than a decade of feuding, Palestinian factions face an opportunity for change.
Mar 1, 2021
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Mkhaimar Abusada
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Algeria’s Political Crisis: An Ongoing Vicious Cycle
Algeria's divided political system has limited time to make critical reforms.
Feb 5, 2021
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Zine Labidine Ghebouli
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Will Qatar’s Relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood Change after Gulf Reconciliation?
Qatar must adequately manage its ties to the Brotherhood if it wants to ensure sustainable Gulf ties.
Feb 3, 2021
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Omran Salman
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Hezbollah and the Politics of Vaccine Delays in Lebanon
Hezbollah is profiting from the pandemic.
Jan 27, 2021
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Makram Rabah
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After Sparking the Arab Spring, Is Tunisia Still a Success Story?
Gridlock and economic stagnation are testing the Arab world's only functioning democracy.
Jan 22, 2021
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Chiraz Arbi
Maurizio Geri
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