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  • Academic Research on Al Jazeera, A Guide for PhDs, Masters & Books
    Al Jazeera Centre for Studies is pleased to present to its readers this compilation of over two hundred academic works attending to Al Jazeera, whether as a central research topic or in the context of comparative studies with other global channels and networks.
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 Arab Studies
The Double Game: The Sadr Strategy in Iraq
The Sadrist movement is unique among the Shi’a groups in the current crisis in Iraq in that it is in a partnership with Nouri Al Maliki’s government yet it engages in protests that oppose his policies. This position is part of a long-standing tradition that gives the movement a wide margin to manoeuvre and jump from the sidelines to the centre of the political process in a short space of time.
Yahya Al Kubaisi
Buying Peace in Syria: Drawing Lessons From Iraq
An instrumental step towards toppling the dictator in Syria was the formation of the “Syrian National Coalition” after two years of armed uprising against Assad’s regime. However, forming a representative interim government and building consensus on the transitional period priorities and time line, are equally important steps still needed to avoid the transitional hardships.
Abdulla M.Erfan
 Gulf Studies
Qatar and Ethiopia: two visions for the interlocked relations
In light of the developments witnessed by the Qatari-Ethiopian relations, which saw complete severance in 2008 and the return of diplomatic ties in 2013, it is important to understand the contexts that pushed these relations to such levels.
Nabil Ennasri & Aklog Birara
Early Parliamentary Elections in Kuwait
With its celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the constitution half a century ago, the state of Kuwait is witnessing a fragile moment and milestone in its contemporary political history, which is the occurrence of holding early elections for the fourteenth National Assembly beginning in December.
Muhammad Badri Eid
 African Studies
Qatar and Ethiopia: two visions for the interlocked relations
In light of the developments witnessed by the Qatari-Ethiopian relations, which saw complete severance in 2008 and the return of diplomatic ties in 2013, it is important to understand the contexts that pushed these relations to such levels.
Nabil Ennasri & Aklog Birara
(Un)Willing to Die: Boko Haram and Suicide Terrorism in Nigeria
Although the BH had incubated in northern Nigeria for over a decade, it was not until July 2009 when it provoked a short-lived anti-government uprising in northern Nigeria that it became a subject of serious security concern in national and international security desks.
Freedom C.Onuoha
 Asian Studies
The Rise and Fall of the Democratic Party of Japan
The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came into power in 2009 with promises of bringing long-term change to the Japanese political system: giving the cabinet policy making power, changing the U.S.-Japan security relationship and moving away from massive infrastructure and public works spending.
Samee Siddiqui
Special Lecture on ‘Understanding Iran’ by Dr. Farmanfarmaian
Al Jazeera Center for Studies organised a special lecture on ‘Understanding Iran’s nuclear strategy: Crossing red lines the West can set, but not enforce – without war’ by Dr. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, as a visiting fellow at the Center for Studies on the 18 July 2012.
Mariam Sharbash
 International Studies
Change in Obama Administration's Strategic Priorities?
The appointment of Senator John Kerry, former chairman of the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee and one of the active American personalities in foreign politics throughout Obama's first term, has provoked speculation in many circles as to whether the USA is at a new juncture regarding the reorganisation of its global strategic priorities.
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Special Lecture on ‘Understanding Iran’ by Dr. Farmanfarmaian
Al Jazeera Center for Studies organised a special lecture on ‘Understanding Iran’s nuclear strategy: Crossing red lines the West can set, but not enforce – without war’ by Dr. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, as a visiting fellow at the Center for Studies on the 18 July 2012.
Mariam Sharbash
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