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: HomeSyrian crisis now a global affairThe outcome of the Syrian crisis, no matter what that might be, will delimit the new Middle East in a way that will...
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Published in: HomeWhy did Mouaz al-Khatib change his mind about talks with the Syrian government?
Relying on the regional and world powers has proven to be a costly participation in a proxy war that is devastating...
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Published in: HomeThe failings of the process of adopting the Egyptian constitution
If the constitution is approved by a simple majority of voters, the opposition would have no reason to abandon...
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Published in: HomeRecognizing the new Syrian National Coalition alone will not end the war in Syria
The peculiar enthusiasm of former colonizers of the Arab world, like France, for recognizing Syria’s representatives...
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Published in: HomeWhy do Arab rulers want a ceasefire in Gaza but not in Syria?
The rulers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar insist that Bashar Assad step down or be removed by force because the Syrian...
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Published in: HomeCan non-violent resistance and armed rebellion co-exist?The first and most important casualty of the militarization of the Syrian uprising is the non-violent movement.