The Egyptian government recently assembled a new cabinet in order to deliver on the promises of the “Renaissance Project” (mashru’ al-nahda).... » read more

ISPU Fellow H.A. Hellyer discusses Hezbollah's evolution before and during the Syrian revolution.... » read more

This report assesses the constitutional changes under discussion as Turkey, Egypt, and Tunisia draft new constitutions; compares their judicial systems, civil institutions, civil and minority rights; and analyzes Islam’s role in each country to evaluate its relationship to democracy. Turkey’s success has been largely due to its healthy economy, which can serve as a key learning model for Tunisia and Egypt. Despite their individual differences, the Turkish model remains an example to observe, learn from, and emulate, especially as Turkey moves forward in its foreign policy to become a leading voice among Muslim nations. ... » read more

Iranian-Saudi, Shia-Sunni rivalries drive greater Mideast conflicts ... » read more

The most salient fact about al Awlaki is that for all his rhetorical and revolutionary bravado, he was not actually a Muslim scholar at all.... » read more