Topics

Anti-Racism

Despite the recent growth of interest in anti-racism in MENA, scholarly and literary work on the subject remains sparse, and

COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fragility of social protection systems in the MENA region was exposed, revealing the interconnectedness of

Diaspora

The new diasporas that have resulted from the region’s current conflicts and developments are not just a source for remittances.

Governance

Many of the reforms in the name of good governance in MENA have had only limited impact in responding to

Political Economy

Since the transformative events of 2011, the Arab Reform Initiative has been acutely aware of the pressing demands for social

Security Sector Reform

Syria’s Transition

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on 8 December 2024, Syria has entered a complex and fragile transition marked

Women Political Participation

Since 2011, women across the Arab world have been playing critical roles in social movements, peacebuilding, and reconciliation processes, and