Jimmy Carter’s Role in Securing Middle East Peace
While Carter has been often perceived as politically inept, this image belies the leadership he exhibited when he led negotiations to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict.
The Arab Uprisings Five Years After
In several Arab countries transformation is dominated, by political violence. The polity has broken down—the central state fails to deliver security to its citizens.
Interview – H.A. Hellyer
Dr H.A. Hellyer answers questions on contemporary Islamist politics, relations between European states and their Muslim populations, and the Egyptian revolution of 2011.
Four Religions of Foreign Policy
There are many healthy debates on religion and foreign policy, but there is still more to say about the nuances of religion at play in the international sphere.
‘Oil Then,’ ‘Water Now’: Another Reason for War in the 21st Century?
Water has now become a most sought after commodity, one that countries have displayed a renewed interest in and with an increasing amount of threat-of-force.
Fascism in Interwar Egypt: Islam, Nationalism and Political Modernization
Fascism taught Egyptian activists how to use modern symbols and rituals in order to transform their internal political struggles, but it proved completely incompetent.
The Princess of No Man’s Land: Bir Tawil and the Geographical Imagination
No Man’s Lands are rarely empty. They are spaces that are occupied, utilized and stewarded, and layered with geographical, historical and narrative complexities.
South Sudan in Turmoil: The Risk of a Congo-like Regional Crisis
The stakes in the South Sudanese conflict are high. The peace process needs to be revitalized and rigorously pursued to bring a lasting settlement to the conflict.
Egypt’s Failed Transition to Democracy: Was Political Culture a Major Factor?
Why did Egypt miss the chance to build democratic governance? What does the astonishing popularity of another military strongman tell us about Egyptian politics?
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Year of Living Dangerously
It has been a difficult year for democratic Islamists across the Middle East. The past year’s events constitute a test of the Brotherhood’s commitment to democracy.
