The Forgotten History of Jewish Arab Life
I was raised on recollections of a lost world that had existed for as long as we could remember—only to end suddenly in my grandparents' generation.
Egypt
Volcanoes May Have Helped Bring Down Ancient Egypt
A new study links explosive volcanic eruptions with social unrest.
Gunmen Kill Over 20 Coptic Christians in Egypt
This latest attack comes as violence against Christians escalates across the Middle East and Africa.
From 'Facebook Revolution' to 'Twitter Jihad'
Five years on, researchers weigh in on how we got from Tunisia and the Arab Spring to where we are now.
The Rising Danger of Flooding In Egypt
As global temperatures rise, an unprepared Egypt braces itself for more extreme rainstorms.
History From Behind the Green Line
A military historian and former Israeli soldier argues that Israel's occupation of disputed territories is among the cruelest in history.
The Future of Work: The Transformation of Work at the Heart of Middle East Unrest
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
This Week in Very Serious Trials
A round-up of news and research on headline-grabbing court cases.
A Brief History of Dwarfism
Understanding the desire to cure dwarfism requires an understanding of its fraught history.
To Haul Pyramid Stones Over Egyptian Sands, Just Add Water
A clue from an Egyptian tomb has provided scientists with a new explanation of how stones were transported for the construction of pyramids.
Study: Relationship Between Man and Cat May Be Older Than We Think
Remains suggest cats may have been domesticated in Egypt 5,700 years ago.
Looking for an Off-Ramp Before Egypt's Civil War
If we had a solid way to predict war, maybe they could be stopped before they even started. Academe is working on making its models better at the task.
The Success of the Military Coup
New research by political scientists finds that, since 1991, most of the world’s coups have resulted in competitive elections.
Egypt's Sexual Violence Epidemic
A string of attacks on women "highlight the failure of government and all political parties," according to a Human Rights Watch statement.
A Back Door Opens to Tahrir Square
Translators narrate a livestream from Egypt's day of reckoning.
The Long-Term Harm Caused by Short-Term Exposure to Violence
A study of the political upheaval in Kenya shows what harm violence can have on the children who witness it.
Should the World Cut Off Egypt's Foreign Aid?
Maybe not, says the World Bank's former head number cruncher.
Egypt’s Presidency Is Not for the Faint-hearted
International studies professor Nivien Saleh, author of Third World Citizens and the Information Technology Revolution, outlines the gantlet of challenges the prospective new president of Egypt will face in ruling a country emerging from a popular revolution.
OWS, Egypt Expose Limits of Town Square Test
Central plazas were key places for political action in 2011, but historian Jeffrey Wasserstrom says the Town Square Test fails as a method for assessing the divide between democracy and authoritarian.
Brams: Negotiate Mideast Peace With Point System
When rivals negotiate, Steven J. Brams' suggests using the adjusted winner technique, which gives negotiators 100 points apiece and for them to start the bidding.
The New Egypt: A Return to Dictatorship?
Analysis: The military strongmen who oversaw Egypt's political hierarchy for six decades hover ominously over the nation's new democracy. Nivien Saleh argues the U.S. has the power to pry the generals' fingers off the levers of power.