Originally posted February 2011
This special edition of MEI Viewpoints offers snapshots of sports and the Middle East.
This infographic explains one facet of the argument posed in MEI Scholar Zubair Iqbal‘s recent article The Economic Determinants of Arab Democratization, posted March 13.
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The Russian government, like its counterparts in the West, the Middle East, and elsewhere, was caught off guard by the outburst of Arab uprisings beginning in January 2011 that swept away long-ruling authoritarian regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and (it appears) Yemen, and have threatened to topple those in Bahrain and Syria. The response of the Russian government to these events has, like that of Western governments, often been confused and inconsistent. Just as Western governments have done, Moscow has sought to protect its interests in the region.
Originally posted August 2011
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Audio recording from Addressing the Crisis in Yemen
How Yemen can use their most valuable resource of human labor to respond to their economic difficulties through increased institution-building.
The Middle East Institute is proud to host MEI scholar Dr. Charles Schmitz for a discussion of his recent MEI policy paper entitled “Crisis in the Yemeni Economy: A Troubled Transition to Post-Hydrocarbon Growth.” Yemen has embarked on the arduous road to political reconciliation, but the economy remains a major challenge that contributes to all of Yemen’s crises. Professor Schmitz will examine the economic issues facing the new government and the possible outlines of the economy in the post-hydrocarbon era.
Dedicated to the memory of our friend and colleague Chris Boucek
The Arab Spring: Implications for US Policy and Interests
Amidst ongoing violence against protestors in Syria, Hande Ayan of the Center for Turkish Studies discusses the uneasy diplomatic relationship between Turkey and Syria and Turkey’s role in the political situation there. The September 2011 Bulletin also introduces MEI scholars Philip Frayne, who speaks on his Foreign Service career and offers his insights on how the US can support democratic transitions in the Middle East, and Randa Slim, who is interviewed on her experience in post-conflict reconciliation.
In the June 2011 Bulletin, Dr. Michael Ryan discusses the implications of bin Ladin’s death for the remainder of the al-Qa’ida network. It also introduces new MEI scholars Dr. Daniel Serwer, who is interviewed on his career in technology and peacebuilding, and Dr. Charles Schmitz, who speaks about his work on Yemen.