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November 6, 2015

Algeria
Weekend Reading: Egypt’s State of Idiocy, Darth Mediene, and Libya’s Tribes

Maged Atiya laments the Egyptian state’s devolution into idiocy. Sam Metz and Abdallah Brahimi explore the potential reasons behind the recent dismissal of Algerian spy chief Mohammed Mediene. Nada…

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August 14, 2015

Iran
Weekend Reading: Journey to Iran, Alawites on the Run, and Tunisia’s Terror Law

Larry Cohler-Esses, writing for Forward, discovers a dynamic and complex society during his recent trip to Iran. Omar Abdallah speaks with Syrian Alawites who no longer believe that the Assad regime…

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June 5, 2015

Middle East and North Africa
The Saudis and Israel

Two new developments may suggest an opening in relations between Israel and the Gulf states. The first is a new survey of public opinion in Saudi Arabia, conducted by telephone--from Israel, by stud…

February 26, 2019

Sudan
Current Protests Against Bashir Are Different

The past eight weeks have shown that, given enough time and tenacity, the Sudanese government is amenable to addressing demonstration demands and may point to protesting as a legitimate approach for change for future generations.

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March 2, 2017

Wars and Conflict
Insights from a CFR Symposium on Women’s Contributions to Peace and Security Processes

At a December 2016 symposium entitled “Women’s Participation in Conflict Prevention and Resolution,” CFR hosted three panel discussions in Washington, DC, with government officials, civil society exp…

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