JAN 30, 2012
U.S. public diplomacy and the rise of Islamist parties
CPD Blog
One year after the Arab Spring, American public diplomacy is still facing the now-established conundrum of linking words and actions. The rise of Islamist political parties as the new leaders in the Arab world is the latest challenge for U.S. public diplomacy, but it is also an opportunity.
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JAN 29, 2012
Turkey and Iran: Neither enemies nor friends
Today's Zaman
It is time for Ankara to recognize that there are serious differences between it and Tehran's regional visions. All in all, Iran's lack of democracy limits the scope of this country's foreign policy. Iran cannot generate the soft power that would show it to be a natural supporter of all pro-democratic movements in the Islamic world.
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JAN 26, 2012
Online Activism & Revolution in Egypt
Huffington Post (Blog)
Events in Egypt and countries across the Middle East and North Africa have shown in the 'Arab Spring' that internet platforms and technologies should be seen for what they are: effective tools for the conduct of political campaigns in authoritarian contexts.
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JAN 26, 2012
Into The Fray: A study in impotence
Jerusalem Post
Water reveals a new apartheid in the Middle East...My most recent columns have been devoted to analyzing Israel’s public diplomacy, the reasons for its manifest ineptitude, and the mechanisms that produce this abysmal performance.
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JAN 26, 2012
Screening jazz greats
Jerusalem Post
If you’re looking to get a user-friendly visual handle on a wide range of cultural fields, Epos Festival is your package...The documentary and feature films, which include a number of debut screenings, come from more than 20 countries...
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