The Normalization of Antidemocratic Extremism in the United States

May 4, 2021 / Global Forum

To dissect the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol requires an understanding of the language of American political violence.

Biden Bolstering Diplomacy

Winter 2021 / Q & A

PART II: Director of the Boston Consortium for Arab Region Studies, Denis Sullivan, discusses U.S. President Joe Biden’s foreign policy plans in the Middle East.

Biden Negotiating the Balance of Power

March 8, 2021 / Q & A

Director of the Boston Consortium for Arab Region Studies, Denis Sullivan, discusses U.S. President Joe Biden’s foreign policy plans in the Middle East.

Does the Biden Administration Have Time for Foreign Policy?

Winter 2021 / Essays

As the United States moves back to a more traditional presidency, the world questions the new administration’s ability, much less willingness, to take a leading role in world politics amid more demanding issues at home

The United States and Egypt: Constant Interests Require Consistent Policies

/ Essays

The United States and Egypt have long standing common interests requiring both to pursue consistent and sustained policies.

Messages to America

Winter 2021 / Essays

I look forward to a more positive U.S. posture in the world arena, however I also call on the international community to take initiatives toward reforming the international system. The matter isn’t an American issue or responsibility alone and should not be. It affects us all.

What Should Arabs Expect from a Biden Win?

/ Midan

Suspended between feelings of hope and anxiety, the region will watch on as a Biden administration either continues or breaks with past policies and alliances

Will the U.S. Evolve its Foreign Policy from Past Mistakes?

Fall 2020 / Q & A

Former U.S. Ambassador and American University in Cairo President Francis Ricciardone evaluates how the United States has dealt with global crises in the 21st century.

Embracing Change: U.S. Foreign Policy Shifts

Fall 2020 / Q & A

Former U.S. diplomat and American University in Cairo President Francis Ricciardone discusses whether a Biden win will see a return to a rules based international order.

America Leads by Living up to Its Ideals

Fall 2020 / Q & A

On the eve of a pivotal U.S. election, American University in Cairo President Francis J. Ricciardone Jr. is optimistic about America’s unwavering belief in openness and diversity.

Abortion and the Political Futures of Women’s Rights

Fall 2020 / Essays

Gender and women’s rights have been divisive issues in U.S. domestic politics, particularly when it comes to abortion. How has the Trump administration handled these issues and will the 2020 U.S. election serve as a continuation of these policies?