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February 23, 2015

Turkey
Sultanism or Not? Debating Turkish Politics

Erik Tillman from DePaul University responded to my recent piece on Politico.com. It is well worth a read. Recent events have spawned a number of articles analyzing Turkey’s current political situat…

Sultanism or Not

March 5, 2013

Egypt
Egypt’s Moral Hazard

My good friend Ashraf Swelam provides further insight into Egypt’s economic woes and the country’s relationship with the IMF. Enjoy! Egypt has been deemed “too big to fail.” That’s the overwhelming …

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January 29, 2013

Politics and Government
45 Percent Is Still a Failing Grade

Hani Sabra responds to Cynical Islamist’s response to me... On January 16, Steven Cook wrote a blog post that asked, “Are Egypt’s Muslim Brothers Democrats?” By the end of the piece, it’s clear that…

45percent

May 6, 2014

Saudi Arabia
How Personal Politics Drive Conflict in the Gulf

David Roberts, lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King’s College London, based at the Joaan Bin Jassim Staff College in Qatar, offers expert insight into the recent tensions among the majo…

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November 10, 2023

United States
Election 2024: Republican Presidential Candidates Debate in Miami

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: What the Republican candidates said at the third GOP presidential debate.

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July 25, 2012

Turkey
Guest Post: The Trappings of Power: Turkey and the Future Middle East

Aaron Stein is an Istanbul-based PhD Candidate at King’s College London. You can follow him on Twitter @aaronstein1. The Arab uprisings have complicated Turkey’s approach to the Middle East. Both lo…

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Davotoglu at the presidential palace in Cairo