MDC Research and Analysis

Ornit Avidar analyzes the significant problem of potable water shortages on the African Continent, and the problematic response by the international community.

Gilad Shiloach analyzes the social media campaign that threatens the 2018 World Cup competition to be held in Russia.

Yoel Guzansky examines the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) civilian nuclear energy program, and the broader potential for nuclear proliferation in the region in light of recent developments with the Iranian nuclear deal.

Dr. Tal Pavel and Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak examine the recent events that have revealed Turkey's vulnerabilities in the field of cyber security.

Guest author Dr. Yoel Guzansky analyzes the efforts in the UAE to develop nuclear capabilities. In Hebrew.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman analyzes how Turkish and Iranian interests in Syria and Iraq are diverging, despite their recent diplomatic "entente."

Guest author Dr. Tal Pavel examines how technologies developed in the West are often used by Middle Eastern states to monitor and even curtail their citizen's Internet use.

Raz Zimmt discusses the farmers’ protest in the Isfahan province of Iran, which erupted because of the growing water shortage therein.