Browse Research and Commentary

(Re)branding Amman: A "Lived" City's Values, Image and Identity

February 27, 2013, Bessma Momani and Luna Khirfan

Why Egypt Needs Space from Morsi

February 25, 2013, Bessma Momani

With political tensions in Iran, Ahmadinejad wants to bolster his image as a leader and a diplomat. This helps his allies and supporters who are contending for the 2013 elections.

February 18, 2013, Bessma Momani , Egypt Independent

Egypt: A Crisis of Confidence

January 30, 2013, Bessma Momani

Between Caution and Controversy: Lessons from the Gulf Arab States as (Re-)emerging Donors

December 2012, Bessma Momani and Crystal Ennis

Demand for Arab "Strongmen" Weaker Than Ever

January 18, 2013, Bessma Momani

With Gaza Ceasefire, Egypt's Morsi Becomes A Serious Player

November 22, 2012, Bessma Momani

The Real Winner of Israel vs. Gaza? Syria's Bashar al-Assad

November 22, 2012, Bessma Momani

Old Definitions Fail to Capture Arab Spring Complexities

September 24, 2012, Bessma Momani

Russia and China Provide Cover for Assad’s Syria

January 31, 2012, Bessma Momani