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Recantation of radical ideologies and violence has picked up speed in recent years. Will it continue, and what will be the effect on al-Qaeda?
Arab governments largely ignored the July 2009 Arab Human Development report, as they have with previous editions, but the reports have had a significant impact on civil society and opposition thinking in the region.
Yemen faces an escalating threat from rebellions in both the north and south of the country, as well as from al-Qaeda, calling into question whether a unified state has ever really taken root.
Eight years into what was once called the "Global War on Terror", U.S. policymakers show a growing recognition that combating violent extremists requires more creative tools. Aid, reform and education are key tools to be used to reduce the allure of political violence.
The Egyptian public sphere is filled with ineffective disputes and debates that provide more noise than substance. This stagnant public sphere is the result not only of the policies of the Egyptian government, but also the weaknesses of non-governmental actors and Egypt’s non-pluralistic culture.
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.
This volume examines the Arab world’s major political actors, assesses the weaknesses of secular parties, and evaluates how incumbent regimes have maintained their grip on power in spite of reform-oriented claims.
The Obama administration should establish direct talks with Hamas on substantive issues in a public, multilateral forum— otherwise it risks squandering a good deal of its prestige in the Arab world by not making a prominent departure from Bush administration policy.
President Mubarak's recent trip to Washington focused primarily on rekindling the Washington-Cairo relationship and reaffirming Egypt's strategic role in the region. Regional issues remained the priority, with the Obama administration pursuing a measured approach toward the controversial topic of democracy promotion.
The Algerian government’s response to the global economic crisis is an emergency package months overdue and unlikely to stimulate economic growth. Restrictions on foreign investment, imports and a complete ban on consumer credit will do little to support an already fragile Algerian economy.