Regions and Countries
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Egypt عربي
Egypt, often described as the center of the Arab political world because of the way its domestic affairs reverberate throughout the entire Middle East, is one of the research priorities of the Middle East Center. Carnegie experts offer analysis on Egypt’s role in the region, the likelihood of political reform under Hosni Mubarak, the pressing issue of presidential succession, the internal dynamics of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the nature of political opposition movements.
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Gulf عربي
The Gulf region currently faces serious challenges to political reform. Carnegie scholars offer analysis on the Gulf Cooperation Council’s complex relations with an Iran with nuclear ambitions, Islamist movements in the area, rising instability in Yemen, and the growing economic impact of GCC countries (and Saudi Arabia in particular) on the greater Middle East.
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Levant عربي
Although the Iraq War has altered political dynamics in the Levant, some aspects of the political landscape remain fixed. Carnegie experts analyze the precarious future of the Iraq War and its impact on regional politics, progress (or lack thereof) in the Arab-Israeli peace process, the complex and fragile Lebanese political system, and the international community’s shifting relations with Syria.
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Maghreb عربي
The Arab Maghreb Project addresses an area often overlooked in political analysis, encompassing Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. Carnegie’s studies and conferences assess the role of new political actors in the Maghreb, including North African businessmen, lawyers, and journalists. The Center monitors the failure of Islamist groups—including Islamic feminists, Sufis, and Salafis—to meaningfully participate in politics. Carnegie scholars also offer analysis on the rapidly changing economic and social landscape of the Maghreb.