Ahmed E. Souaiaia teaches at the University of Iowa. He is the author of the book, Contesting Justice (State University of New York Press, 2010) and his most recent book, Anatomy of Dissent in Islamic Societies, provides a historical and theoretical treatment of rebellious movements and ideas since the rise of Islam. Opinions are the author’s, speaking on matters of public interest; not speaking for any organization with which he is affiliated.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe Vienna Talks are the first serious attempt to end the war in SyriaThe US is finally playing the role of facilitator, not party to the conflict. That is a good sign, and a hopeful one for the Syrian people.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaRussia’s military buildup in Syria could benefit the anti-ISIL coalitionPeace in Syria depends on a gradual devolution of power and diminished use of violence by non-state actors. It cannot depend on using non-state actors simply as tools for regime change.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaShould western countries support Tunisia and if so how?The new Tunisian leaders would prefer that westerners invest in Tunisia by building factories and processing plants, creating thousands of jobs for Tunisians at home and quality goods at fair prices.
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Published in: HomeWhere is the outrage?Europe’s hypocrisy and latent racism was also displayed after the Paris attacks.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThis is what the Arab spring looks likeTunisian voters seem to declare that they hold no indiscriminate prejudice. They simply have a problem with incompetence, corruption, cronyism, and abuse of human dignity.
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Published in: HomeIran’s emerging institutional power and its effect on negotiations with the United StatesIt is now the US shift in institutional power that is threatening the process and undermining the President’s efforts.