Originally posted June 2011
Originally posted October 2009
The year 1979 was the last year of the pivotal decade in which the Saudi economy took its modern shape; no other decade before or since has seen more change. The patterns of oil-driven politics that emerged at the time still define the Kingdom’s political landscape today — even if some of the players in the political game have subtly shifted their roles.
Three months after the release of the Bassiouni report, which documented systematic government abuses of pro-democracy protesters, Bahrain's King Hamad has announced constitutional reforms to increase parliamentary oversight. His announcement has done little to appease opposition forces, however, who contend the reforms do little to address the underlying sectarian inequities in Bahrain. Popular protests continue almost daily and are often met with police violence. In this highly polarized environment, is political compromise possible?
Originally posted: October 2009
Podcast 6, Reflections on the Role of American Universities in the Middle East 21 February, 2012 Alisa Rubin Peled, Phil Frayne
Podcast 6, Reflections on the Role of American Universities in the Middle East 21 February, 2012 Alisa Rubin Peled, Phil Frayne
Podcast 6, Reflections on the Role of American Universities in the Middle East 21 February, 2012 Alisa Rubin Peled, Phil Frayne
Podcast 6, Reflections on the Role of American Universities in the Middle East 21 February, 2012 Alisa Rubin Peled, Phil Frayne
Audio recording from The Arab Spring: Implications for US Policy and Interests
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Audio recording from MEI 60th Annual Conference
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