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The Tunisian Revolution Revisited

The Tunisian Revolution Revisited

June 12, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Democracy does not seem to be closer in Tunisia today than it was four months ago, since the beginning of the so-called
Syria and Hizbullah After the Lebanese Elections

Syria and Hizbullah After the Lebanese Elections

July 29, 2009 | David Schenker
The desire in Washington and Riyadh to repair damaged relations with Damascus is admirable, but should not come at the expense of Lebanon and the larger U.S. strategic goal of weakening Iranian influence in the Levant. While a diplomatic rapprochement with Syria might result in some marginal improvements in its behavior, this would likely have little impact on Syria’s thirty-year strategic relationship with Tehran.
Democracy as a Component of Security

Democracy as a Component of Security

June 21, 2005 | Silvan Shalom
Despite the popular assumption that simply holding elections is a guarantee of moderation and responsible government, history is full of examples where democratic processes have been exploited by despots for very non-democratic purposes. We must all reject the inclusion of Hamas in the Palestinian political system.
The Quest for Democratic Political Reforms in the Middle East and the Prevailing Arab Political Culture

The Quest for Democratic Political Reforms in the Middle East and the Prevailing Arab Political Culture

March 1, 2005 | David Govrin
The New Iraqi Government: An Interim Appraisal

The New Iraqi Government: An Interim Appraisal

December 15, 2004 | Prof. Amazia Baram
Mubarak Changes His Tune

Mubarak Changes His Tune

February 16, 2003 | Victor Nahmias
Turkey’s Elections and Israel

Turkey’s Elections and Israel

December 30, 2002 | Efraim Inbar
The Israeli Election Campaign – 1999

The Israeli Election Campaign – 1999

April 1, 1999 | David Clayman
Israel’s (5759) 1998 Local Elections

Israel’s (5759) 1998 Local Elections

December 1, 1998 | Daniel J. Elazar
The Israeli Election and the Islamic A-Bomb

The Israeli Election and the Islamic A-Bomb

May 1, 1992
The 1989 Israeli Local Elections: What Happened?

The 1989 Israeli Local Elections: What Happened?

May 1, 1989 | Daniel J. Elazar
The 1988 Israeli Elections: Questions of Identity

The 1988 Israeli Elections: Questions of Identity

January 15, 1989
Exercising Sovereignty: The Israeli Elections of 1988

Exercising Sovereignty: The Israeli Elections of 1988

December 1, 1988 | Daniel J. Elazar
The Israeli Elections: Some Questions

The Israeli Elections: Some Questions

September 15, 1988 | Daniel J. Elazar
The 1988 U.S. Presidential Race

The 1988 U.S. Presidential Race

July 15, 1988 | Daniel J. Elazar