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The AKP’s Election Strategy: Controlling the Corruption Narrative

Posted on March 6, 2014 by nervana111

Originally posted on Turkey Wonk: Nuclear and Political Musings in Turkey and Beyond:
I am breaking my silence. I am still committed to finishing my dissertation before the end of this academic year, so I don’t expect to post many more…

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Egypt-Turkey: Long, turbulent history

Posted on December 10, 2013 by nervana111

Initially published in Islamist Gate  Ottoman Sultan Selim I, the conquerer of Egypt “History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” This famous quote by Mark Twain is highly relevant to the relationship between Egypt and Turkey. Egypt’s decision … Continue reading →

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Middle East Digest: November Edition

Posted on December 1, 2013 by nervana111

This is my second monthly selection of news, reports, and articles covering  the Middle East (except Egypt). I hope you find useful. Main Headlines  Iran Iran FM Zarif outlines ideas to exit nuclear dispute Hard bargaining in Geneva on Iran nuclear … Continue reading →

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‘Non’- Romantic Sectarianism

Posted on April 30, 2013 by nervana111

If your Lord had pleased, surely all those who are on the earth would have believed, all of them; will you then force men till they become believers? __ Quran 10.99 Originally published in Daily News Egypt Beni Suef– A story of … Continue reading →

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Will Bombing Iran Help Arab States?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by nervana111

This piece was intially published in The Daily Beast  In an interview with the French magazine Paris Match, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “A military strike on Iran and neutralizing its nuclear threat would benefit the Arab states in the Middle East and … Continue reading →

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Is Priest Who Inspired Video Worth All The Rage?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by nervana111

This piece was initially published in Al-Monitor- The pulse of the Middle East As more details have come out about the men behind the anti-Islam video that enraged parts of the Muslim world, it was disclosed that they are devotees of Zakaria Boutros, … Continue reading →

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Jews of the Arab World

Posted on September 14, 2012 by nervana111

This  is my photo essay:  Jews in the Arab World  which was initially  published in -al-Monitor: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/contents/articles/galleries/jews-in-the-arab-world.html Wish all my Jewish Tweeps a blessed new year.? Shana Tova  every one.

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What now for Egypt’s uneasy peace with Israel?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by nervana111

This piece was originally published in The Telegraph I hope you  find it interesting and I look  forward  to read your comments and feedback With Hosni Mubarak no longer in power, it seems inevitable that Egypt’s peace treaty with Israel will … Continue reading →

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Morsi, Shafiq, and Mubarak.Egypt’s conflicting reports

Posted on June 19, 2012 by nervana111

Three interesting developments took place today in Egypt: The claim of victory by both Morsi and Shafiq’s campaigns in the runoff of the presidential election, and the strong  turnout in Tahrir tonight and finally the unconfirmed reports about Mubarak’s death.  … Continue reading →

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The Salafi star at the Pyramids

Posted on April 26, 2012 by nervana111

 Initially published at  Egypt Independent The popularity of the Salafi Sheikh Adel was surprising, particularly in the top tourist destination in Egypt, the pyramids. A planned two-hour visit ended up as a mission to uncover the legacy of this man. … Continue reading →

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