Paul Salem

Former  Director and Senior Associate
Middle East Center
Salem was director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, Lebanon. He works and publishes on the regional and international relations of the Middle East as well as issues of political development and democratization in the Arab world.
Education

PhD, MA, BA, Harvard University

Languages
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Contact Information

Latest Analysis

    • Commentary

    Could This be Turkey's Century in the Middle East?

    While it is a positive development that a functional, democratic and pragmatic country like Turkey is playing a larger role in the Arab and Islamic world, it could also mean the beginning of a new round of confrontations if no progress is made in the Arab-Israeli peace process.

    • Commentary

    Education is the Most Powerful Weapon

    • October 28, 2009
    • The Guardian

    Without dramatic improvement in the Arab world at all educational levels, unemployment, illiteracy, and income inequality will continue to worsen, and the region will remain a danger to itself and its neighbors.

    • Commentary

    Aid for Education is Our Best Weapon against Militant Islam

    • October 15, 2009
    • Europe's World

    Western governments must make educational aid a priority or they risk allowing extremist madrasas to win the hearts and minds of the Arab world.

    • Commentary

    Two Difficult Tracks Launched as Arab World Absent

    • October 01, 2009
    • Al Hayat

    While Barack Obama has re-launched Israeli-Palestinian talks and begun negotiations with Iran, the Arab world has remained virtually absent.

    • Commentary

    Iraq Will Need Help to Overcome Political and Economic Challenges

    • August 29, 2009
    • Al Hayat

    Iraq faces a combination of security, political and economic challenges. While most Iraqis want security, good governance, and development, the politics of Iraq seem to be dragging the country down the familiar path of internal division and political paralysis. Steps need to be taken, both regionally and internationally, to address the problems threatening Iraq’s future.

    • Research

    Fatah Congress Strengthens Abu Mazen and Rejuvenates the Movement

    • August 17, 2009

    The Fatah Congress has given Abu Mazen and Fatah a much-needed shot in the arm, and conferred new legitimacy on the peace option among Palestinians.

    • Research

    Cedar Evolution

    • August 11, 2009

    A unity government has been formed in Lebanon following the electoral defeat of the Hezbollah-led coalition in June. However, in order to stabilize the fragile country, the new government must succeed in instituting economic, political, and security reforms.

    • Research

    Defection Shakes Lebanon’s March 14 Majority

    • August 06, 2009

    The announcement by Druze leader and Socialist party head Walid Jumblatt that he would be leaving the March 14 coalition has reshuffled the political deck in Lebanon and put the government formation process on hold.

    • Commentary

    Lebanon Decides to Turn Westwards

    • June 11, 2009
    • Project Syndicate

    Lebanon’s voters have handed a clear defeat to the Hezbollah-led March 8 alliance. In a smoothly run and peaceful election, the pro-Western March 14 alliance emerged with a clear majority of 71 seats, compared to 58 seats for its rivals.

    • Commentary

    Why Hezbollah Doesn't Really Want to Win

    • June 06, 2009
    • Foreign Policy

    On June 7, Lebanon chooses between the incumbents and the Islamists - but only a grand coalition government makes sense.

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