Power Struggle in the Palestinian Territories

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Power Struggle in the Palestinian Territories

By Nathan J. Brown

Published on Jun 13, 2006

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Democracy, Conflict, and Governance

The Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program is a leading source of independent policy research, writing, and outreach on global democracy, conflict, and governance. It analyzes and seeks to improve international efforts to reduce democratic backsliding, mitigate conflict and violence, overcome political polarization, promote gender equality, and advance pro-democratic uses of new technologies.

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Middle East

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Source: The Kojo Nnamdi Show

With rival factions deadlocked and the government running out of cash, the Palestinian territories are edging toward civil war, some observers warn. Listen as Kojo interviews senior associate Nathan Brown as they discuss the power struggle and what it could mean for stability in the Middle East.

Click here to listen to radio interview.

About the Author

Nathan J. Brown

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Nathan J. Brown, a professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, is a distinguished scholar and author of nine books on Arab politics and governance, as well as editor of five books.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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