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Summer 2019
Cairo Review No. 34
Middle East: Under Reconstruction
Global Forum
A Disaster of the Political Class
While Brexit is above all a calamity of the Conservative Party’s making, it is born of entrenched xenophobia and racism in British society.
A Man for All Ages
Leading diplomat and public servant William Burns calls for a reinvention of American foreign policy.
Q & A
A Whole Government Effort
In reaffirming the U.S. role in the Middle East, anti-terrorism expert Gerald Feierstein explains that it is not enough to just fight violent networks; leaders must also address the root causes of extremism
Essays
A Disaster of the Political Class
While Brexit is above all a calamity of the Conservative Party’s making, it is born of entrenched xenophobia and racism in British society.
When the Shooting Stops
The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting post-conflict nations in the Middle East and beyond
Reinventing Peace in Syria
For Syria, and the rest of the world, the era of liberal peacebuilding has passed. But there are other ways to make peace, which call for a return to basics and a new kind of “software”
In Syria, Reconstruction Brings Little Hope for Peace
While maintaining the status quo for the time being might seem the easiest option, it is also the worst possible one
Rebuilding Iraq: Prospects and Challenges
Reconstruction in Iraq cannot be achieved without universal reconciliation, economic and education reform, and equitable application of the rule of law
Keeping Afghanistan in Afghanistan
As a possible peace and removal of American troops appears imminent, how do Afghanistan’s Turkic neighbors view the regional security situation?
Prioritizing Peace Ahead of Economic Growth
Afghanistan’s economic fate is intricately tied to its post-conflict peace plan, which is currently in the making
Cohesion through Decentralization
The rebuilding process in Libya will be complex and arduous but must be done with a focus on local actors and an acknowledgment of the realities on the ground
How Yemen Rises
Reconstruction is never easy, and in Yemen the road will be longer than most. The first step is to pass on “best practice” in favor of a critical, reflexive approach
Rethinking Gaza’s Reconstruction
With living conditions in the Palestinian enclave fast approaching breaking point, anything short of a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding and reconstruction will not work
End of War, but Not of Conflict
State (re)building in war-torn countries can only happen in a conducive political process on all levels ranging from the local to the international, which is exactly what seems lacking in MENA
Forward… But Where to?
The end of Bouteflika, the centrality of General Ahmed Gaïd Salah, and the parameters of change in Algeria
Midan
Welcome to the Second Industrial Revolution!
How maker spaces are booming in Egypt and counties in sub-Saharan Africa
Sister of the Rebels
Meet the sister of the rebels.
Opportunity of the Century?
Jared Kushner’s economic stimulus initiative to solve the Palestinian issue was introduced in the 80s and ended in failure.
Book Reviews
A Man for All Ages
Leading diplomat and public servant William Burns calls for a reinvention of American foreign policy.