Unless elections are deemed to constitute an end in and of themselves, rather than a means toward peaceful democratic transition of power, there is no point in having high expectations.
Middle East
Redefining the “Arab Spring"
The Arab Spring is only confusing and strange when we insist on calling it an “Arab Spring.” It is much more cogent when understood within its local contexts.
Egypt's Best President?
Egyptians' sense of humor has never gone down even in the darkest moments since the beginning of the revolution in January 2011. But the bitterest joke they might soon tell is, "Only in Egypt, a revol
Tumultuous Israeli Politics Will Not Usher Peace
Israel is currently experiencing the kind of turmoil that may or may not affect its political hierarchy following the next general election. However, there is little reason to believe that any major t
Reorganizing Egypt's Political Alliances
In the same way that the "battle of the camel" reunited Egyptians and made them more persistent to stay in Tahrir and bring down Mubarak, Omar Suleiman's decision to run for presidency is reigniting t
Revolution's Spearhead?
One thing one has to learn to be able to analyze any political matter is to isolate the media "noise", put aside one’s personal biases and think about the matter objectively.
The Salafi Equation
As we observe political developments in both West and North Africa, as well as in the Middle East, it is critical to take full account of the "Salafi equation," which may well prove to be one of the m
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