Religion and Politics in Arab Transitions
By Barah Mikaïl (21/02/2012) Policy Brief
Recent electoral results in the Arab world show strong public support for political Islam. Integrating religious principles into a genuinely democratic order will be among the greatest challenges for these societies in the decades to come.
The multiple challenges of Libya's reconstruction
By Barah Mikaïl (25/01/2012) Policy Brief
Despite the complexity of Libya’s challenges, the NTC, supported by a determined international community, can face them successfully if no further time is wasted.
Militaries, civilians and democracy in the Arab world
By Rut Diamint, Barah Mikaïl (14/12/2011) Policy Brief
Negotiating the military’s return to the barracks and establishing civilian rule will be a highly-sensitive key challenge for incoming Arab governments.
The Role of New Media and Communication Technologies in Arab Transitions
By Manuel Manrique, Barah Mikaïl (05/12/2011) Policy Brief
Information and Communication Technologies were important in bringing down the Mubarak and Ben Ali regimes. However, their role in sustaining the transition process in the longer run is less certain.
State reform in Arab Transitions
By Susanne Gratius, Barah Mikaïl (23/11/2011) Policy Brief
State reform will be one of the most difficult tasks confronting Arab states in transition. Experience from other regions offers lessons for the challenges ahead in the Middle East.
