Middle East and North Africa
3
May
Middle East and North Africa
Democracy and pluralism in the North African transitions
The political transitions in North Africa appear to be faltering, with the early stages of democracy showing the dangers of political competition as much as its benefits. But what are the prospects for pluralistic politics in the region?
Egypt, the IMF, and European economic assistance
How Europe can help Egypt
What does the Gulf think about the Arab Awakening?
Understanding the influence of the Gulf States
Serious straits: why trouble looms in the Gulf
An understanding of the importance of the Gulf States is vital for explaining how the wider Middle East functions, thanks to their wealth, their energy resources, their geostrategic position, and their straddling of many of the MENA region's major faultlines.
10
Apr
Middle East and North Africa
Why sanctions on Iran aren’t working?
NIAC President Trita Parsi and Research Director Reza Marashi will present the findings of their report on Iranian sanctions together with an analysis of the dynamics at play in the negotiations between Iran and the P5+1
8
Apr
Middle East and North Africa
Pulling Jerusalem Back From the Brink
Following the screening of 'My Neighbourhood', a film which has just received a Peabody Award, co-director Julia Bach will answer questions from the audience
The struggle for pluralism after the North African revolutions
What next for Egypt, Tunisia and Libya?