Editorial

Editorial

A history of the Arab state system starting from the second half of the twentieth century to the present

Conflict management in the MENA region has little chance of succeeding as conflicts increasingly intersect and tensions driven by larger, regional triggers become even more unpredictable

In the third decade of the 21st century, regionalism and regional integration in the Arab region stood in contrast with experiences in other regions of the world. Rather than facilitate integration, Arab nationalism seems to have in fact obstructed it

With electoral paths blocked or unpromising, the Islamist project is now being transformed from what it was at the beginning of the last decade

Over the last seventy-five years, the endlessly shifting coalitions on the chessboard of Arab regional politics seem to have played by the same rules of the game. Yet, as private interests have become a major source of political power, there have been major changes in the powers and purposes of the players

An excerpt from the American University in Cairo’s blue-ribbon report, “AlMostaqbal: Envisioning a Better Arab Future”.

Why has the two-state solution fallen apart and are there alternative approaches for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine?

While many may be dismissive of the two-state solution, there are no viable alternatives for peace between Israel and Palestine

Many different opinions abound concerning Resolution 181, but one fact cannot be denied or overlooked: it was not a solution born out of the “free and sovereign” world states of the time

Egypt is a microcosm for the impacts of climate change being felt across the MENA region, with water loss at the very top. It should likewise be high on the agenda when Cairo hosts this year’s UN climate summit

Economic visions offer regional governments roadmaps for development, but they can also serve as a tool for measurement and—ultimately—accountability