MDC Research and Analysis

Moran Levanoni discusses the transformation of Syrian comedian Duraid Lahham from an outspoken critic of the Syrian regime to an ardent supporter.

Michael Barak analyzes the recent arrest of members of an Egyptian satirical street theater troupe, "Street Children" for using social media for ostensibly 'inciting terrorism.'

In this issue of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, MDC Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin examines the demographic, economic, and political implications of the war in Syria for Europe and Turkey.

Raz Zimmt analyzes the role of social media in the recent Iranian elections.

AMSITAU fellow Natasha Spreadborough discusses the use of social media in combating the humanitarian crisis in Syria.

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak explains the roots of the security crisis facing Turkey in the aftermath of recent suicide attacks in Ankara and Istanbul.

Doctoral Candidate Moran Levanoni analyzes the widespread phenomenon of qat consumption in Ethiopia. In Hebrew.