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A Story Of State Transformation In The Global South: Limited Statehood And Governance In Post-Syria Lebanon, Jodor Jalit

Theses and Dissertations

This research thesis analyzes security governance in areas of limited statehood in the context of state transformation. Specifically, it examines the impact of the 2005 Syrian military withdrawal on the Lebanese state in the realm of security. Briefly, the thesis unveils the coexistence of state and non-state groups and the engagement of non-state actors in state-like practices. That is, it assesses the impact of the 2005 Syrian military withdrawal on the Lebanese state to reveal the relationship its new configuration, relationship with non-state actors, and emerging governance practices. In that sense, this thesis pretends to contribute to the larger body …

What Is Beyond Graduation For Mena Scholarship Alumni? Understanding The Global Journeys Of Tomorrow’S Leaders Scholarship Alumni, Albaraa Quradi

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The research conducted by the author delves deeply into the migration experiences of students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a specific focus on graduates of the Tomorrow's Leaders scholarship program. Through the use of a case study methodology, the study investigates the complex interconnections between migration, development, inequality, and the students' countries of origin.

The investigation critically analyzes the aftermath of pursuing higher education on a scholarship basis, shedding light on how migration experiences are intertwined with broader issues of development and inequality in the MENA region. Furthermore, the research examines the factors that drive …

Navigating Complexity Of Serving Displaced Communities: A Study Of Yemeni Community-Based Organizations In Egypt, Alya Mohammed Al-Mahdi

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Forced displacement is a global crisis that poses challenges for nations like Egypt. Despite international NGO support, escalating displaced individuals have overwhelmed existing capacities. Refugee Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) have emerged as a natural response from the communities themselves to bridge the gap between the state and NGOs and the refugee community. However, CBOs in Egypt face challenges that impact their operation and continuity. Through qualitative research, this study aims to explore the experience of the Yemeni CBOs. Through interviews with seven people from six CBOs conducted through field visits and online calls, this research uncovers the dynamics of Yemeni CBOs …

We Downplayed The Signs Of Peace, Then Downplayed The Signs Of War, Yossi Alpher

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The October War came as a shock to the Israeli leadership and security community. Their failure to take Sadat’s peace approaches and the imminent threat of war seriously led to changes to both the regional and domestic Israeli political landscapes

Miscalculations And Legacies: A Look Back At The 1973 War Half A Century On, David Makovsky

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Historians continue to debate “what if” scenarios about the pivotal conflict which reshaped the Middle East.

What If The October War Had Happened Differently?, William B. Quandt

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Four “what ifs” that could have changed the course of history.

Shifting Tides: Egypt’S Unexpected Path After The 1973 War, Ali E. Hillal Dessouki

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What prompted Egypt to move from a socialist state to a capitalist one, from Israel’s adversary to its reluctant diplomatic partner, from being a country with a strong national identity to a deeply divided one? The answer is war.

United States Diplomacy And The 1973 War, Daniel Kurtzer

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Before the October 1973 War, U.S. administrations showed little interest in trying to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict. The war was pivotal in launching U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East and kick-starting serious steps toward Egyptian-Israeli peacemaking.

The 1973 October War And The Soviet Union, Vitaly Naumkin, Vasily Kuznetsov

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The Soviets tried to work out viable policies to deal with the fallout of the October War and Egypt’s pivot to the West.

Israel And The United States Did Not See The 1973 War Coming, Zaki Shalom

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Israel’s mistaken pre-war assumptions about the 1973 War caused it to fail to foresee the potential outbreak of a war with Egypt and Syria. What were these calculations based on and why did the United States follow suit?

The 1973 War And Its Aftermath: The View From Damascus, Murhaf Jouejati

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Syrian gains in the conflict were elusive as an unilateral strategic move from the Egyptians put them in jeopardy.

1973—A Global Paradigm Shift, Nabil Fahmy

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The outcomes of wars are evaluated based on how close any of the warring parties come to reaching their objectives. In the case of Egypt in the October War, it is undeniable that the country fulfilled its objectives.

Gaza Conflict Cascading Effects: The Rafah Question, Maryam El-Prince

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Ringside Seat To Real-Time Radicalization, Lawrence Pintak

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Research on radicalization finds that exposure to violence leads to further violence. Israel’s military campaign has made Gaza a “living Hell.”

Failures Of International Law And Violence In Gaza, Abigail Flynn

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The recent attacks on Gaza have raised important questions regarding the effectiveness of international law in preventing violence.

‘I Just Wish Palestinians Would Disappear’, Geoffrey Aronson

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The war being fought today offers the latest evidence that the brutal reality of Palestinian dispossession has changed little in the decades since Israel’s founding.

Biden Aims To Contain Violence In Israel/Palestine. His Policy May Be Stoking It Instead, Shibley Telhami

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Biden’s recent attempts at deescalation do not challenge or overturn decades of America enabling Israel’s violent occupation of Palestine. Instead, Biden has continued to systematically dismantle any non-violent avenues for Palestinian resistance while strengthening the militant Israeli far right.

Scouring For Meaning, And Hope, In The Rubble Of Gaza, Karim Haggag, Firas Al-Atraqchi

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The latest war in Gaza has shocked the world by its sheer violence, and the potential to escalate into a full-blown regional conflict. Worst of all has been the international community’s deafening silence.

Delivering The Palestinians To Israel: The Lasting Effects Of The 1973 War On The Palestinian Question, Khaled Elgindy

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In the years following the creation of Israel, the United States became the game master of the Arab-Israeli peace process. For Palestinians, this meant that they would not have a seat at the table for decades to come.

October 1973: Memoires Of A Soldier And Scholar, Abdelmonem Said Aly

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Reflections on how I experienced the war, first as a student-activist, then as a soldier, and later as a political scientist.

Reflections On Cop27: How Egypt And India Can Work Together, Sanjay Verma

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In the face of the global climate crisis, India and Egypt must continue to lead the Global South in pursuing equitable climate action and building on the outcomes of the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties in Sharm El-Sheikh.

The Future Of Water In Mena Is At Stake, Malak Altaeb

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The MENA region, one of the driest in the world, is facing unprecedented water management challenges due to the effects of climate change.

A Bank Of Actions: Making Good On Losses And Damages, Arunabha Gosh

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In the seat of the COP27 Presidency, Egypt has the chance to reframe the Conference of the Parties as a forum for action based on accountability.

Cop27 And The Sustainable City: Global Climate Solution Or Mirage?, Patrick J. Bohlen

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The COP27 meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh highlighted the gap between climate policy goals and climate reality. In the MENA region and globally, cities are key to advancing climate goals

Good To The Last Drop, Thomas L. Crisman, Zachary S. Winters

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Why nature-based solutions and adaptive management may hold the key to water conservation in the MENA region.

Opec+ Versus The United States And World Democracies, Giacomo Luciani

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The OPEC+ decision to cut oil production opens the door to further politicization of the global oil industry, particularly between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

Russia, Ukraine, And U.S. Policy In The Middle East, Daniel Kurtzer

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has influenced U.S. policy in the Middle East, the future of which depends on the outcome of the war, as well as Washington’s commitment to the region.

Book Review: The Hundred Years’ War, Daoud Kuttab

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Rashid Khalidi’s First-Row Seat at the Decades-Old War on Palestine.

The Ukraine War: The View From Iran, Hamidreza Azizi

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Why has Iran chosen to clandestinely have closer ties with Russia in the Ukraine War?

Ukraine’S Economic Shocks In Egypt, Amr Adly, Omar Auf

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