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The New Arab Uprisings: How the 2019 trajectory differs from the 2011 legacy? (Part 2)
Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:13
In 2019, the Middle East seems beset by conflict, chaotic politics and dysfunctional economies. However, the mood of the people in Algeria, Sudan, Lebanon and Iraq is more defiant. Not since 2011 have we seen such public demonstrations for accountability and an end to corruption, war and foreign meddling. This time, they might just get it.
The New Arab Uprisings: How the 2019 trajectory differs from the 2011 legacy? (Part 1)
Sun, 01/05/2020 - 17:33
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The Politics of Peace: The Collapse and Resumption of US-Taliban Peace Talks
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:48
Any renewed talks, as Trump hopes with Taliban, should consider developing a comprehensive regional agreement with Pakistan, Russia, China, and India with an objective of regional stability as it has profound i…
After Trump’s Neo-Realism:The Securitarian Imagination and The Future of The Republican Party (Part 2)
Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:55
The beacons of American leadership are in jeopardy not only in practical terms; but, also in terms of moral leadership. It is unclear why anyone outside of the United States would look to cooperate with Trump’s…
After Trump’s Neo-Realism: The Securitarian Imagination and The Future of The Republican Party (Part 1)
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:05
The party of Lincoln in the United States has little to say about the plight of the marginalized, and victims of discrimination. These concerns, while once the province of the Republicans, are now part of the D…
Trump-Iran: The Political Ironies of ‘Maximum Pressure’ versus ‘Maximum Resistance’
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 12:32
Trump’s America is failing in its objectives to change Iranian behaviour and constrain its nuclear and missile programmes, and facing Iranian proxies throughout the region. History has shown that only dialogue…
Turkey’s Operation in Syria: A Chess Game with a Shifting Balance of Power
Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:44
The biggest loser in Syria’s developments turned to be America’s regional allies. They are now more concerned with a daunting question: is the U.S. as a trustworthy ally? Turkey has established itself as an inf…
Tunisia’s Sustainable Democratization: Between New and Anti-Politics in the 2019 Presidential Election
Mon, 10/21/2019 - 12:34
As a resource-poor country, Tunisia can capitalize on its fledgling democracy to become an Arab leader in developing holistic policies that promote sustainable democracy in scape with both global and local stan…
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Political, Economic and Security Challenges Facing President Buhari
Mon, 09/21/2015 - 05:06
On 29 May 2015, General Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the President of Nigeria. The Buhari-led administration is expected to urgently tackle several challenges that have hindered economic prosperity, sustain…
Shifts in the Middle East Balance of Power: An Historical Perspective
Sun, 09/02/2018 - 09:35
While the Cold War ended almost three-decades ago, this event spawned a shift in the balance of power that the Middle East has yet to recover from. Harrison lays out how this has produced the current regional s…
The Geopolitics of a Latent International Conflict in Eastern Mediterranean
Mon, 12/23/2019 - 18:35
The conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean is dormant but could flare up at any moment, with serious consequences for North Africa, West Asia and Southern Europe. The militarization of the region and deep-rooted…
Authors
Nael M. Shama
Peter Bartu
