Considering YouTube Diplomacy
The differences in Western and Arab reactions to the Innocence of Muslims video clip cannot be reconciled. A cultural détente is our best hope. YouTube diplomacy is now an issue that all nations must address.
Where the Heck is Central Sulawesi and Why Should I Care?
Sulawesi’s situation has the potential to turn into a Darfur or Southern Philippines-type conflict. The disturbing aspect of this conflict is that it is not on any radar screens in the west.
The ‘Innocence of Muslims’ Video: Why All the Fuss?
As violence escalates across the Arab world, many questions remain unanswered. But, the events in Libya, Egypt and elsewhere have absolutely nothing to do with this video.
Intervention vs Non-Intervention in Syria: Assessing Costs and Benefits for the West
In the case of Syria, Western policymakers need to focus on, not whether to choose between intervention and non-intervention, but what sort of intervention will minimize costs and maximize benefits.
US Intervention in the “Arab Spring”
US intervention in the Arab world is still predicated on the same foundations that determined the courses of US foreign policy during the Cold War. With the Arab Spring, US intervention is likely to continue and expand.
The ‘Turkish Model’ for the Middle East: Reproducing Neoliberal Hegemony?
The lessons of the AKP’s development serve as an appealing model for the West interested in reproducing neoliberalism, as well as for Islamic actors who wish to consolidate by mobilizing a societal alliance against the forces of the old regime.
Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Why the Revolution Continues
The Muslim Brotherhood’s ability to maintain power will depend upon their ability to prove themselves to voters and make significant strides that reflect not only the aims of the party, but also the demands of the revolution and the will of the people.
Five Reasons There Will Be No African Spring
There is little reason to expect that African societies will mobilize to overthrow their corrupt governments anytime soon. At least five reasons conspire against any popular African revolutions.
Lebanon and the Syria Crisis
With Syria descending into all out civil war, neighboring Lebanon finds itself in a precarious spot. The Lebanese government’s equivocal stance may prove impossible to continue.
After Assad: A Host of Challenges
Relations with a post-Assad Syria remain uncertain. Should Islamic militants play a role in a new order, they would likely be suspicious of the West, and deeply resentful of US support for Israel.
