MDC Research and Analysis

Raz Zimmt examines the discourse surrounding the intention of the Tehran City Council to name a street after former Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh, reflecting the tension between an Islamic-religious identity and a secular-national identity that characterizes Iranian society.

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak explains the processes that led to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's "conquest" of Turkey. In Hebrew.

Adam Hoffman examines Ayman al-Zawahiri's recent call for jihadist unity and the emergence of a new al-Qaʿida affiliate in Syria.

Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin analyzes the current state of the Egyptian economy given the somewhat optimistic report issued by the IMF in January, and the long history of such optimism proving premature.

Guest author Dr. Yael Mehl writes how Ghanian folklore enters into contemporary discourse. In Hebrew.

Gilad Shiloach takes a look at a new video released by ISIS, which appears to depict women combatants in the organization's service.

Adam Hoffman examines the reactions on social media to Israel's February 2018 attack on positions in Syrian territory. Surprisingly, the attack was welcomed by users from Syria and other Arab countries.

Kobi Michael and Ofir Winter analyze the Palestinian Authority's commitment to the two-state solution.