‘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.
The Constitutional Process in Egypt and Tunisia
Tunisia has faced a genuine regime change, while Egypt has merely witnessed a series of rotations of authoritarian leaders badly masking themselves as democrats.
Egypt’s New Constitution: A Mixed Bag
The new Egyptian constitution is a mix of progressive and regressive elements. Its success depends on the willingness of the judiciary and military to support reforms.
A Tale of Two Constitutions: The Divergent Paths of Egypt and Tunisia
January 2014 saw new constitutions adopted in Egypt and Tunisia. These constitutions reveal just how differently the transitions in Egypt and Tunisia have taken shape.
A Way Ahead in Egypt
A well-developed civil society is the only way to ensure that the brave citizens of Egypt who have repeatedly taken to Tahrih Square will have the skills and networks to break the troubling authoritarian cycle.
