Reform and Frustration in Egypt

Evidence from waves of democratization shows proportional election systems, however imperfect, to be the better option in most contexts.

This article makes a case of the basic distinction between Islam and Islamism and presents three central arguments: 1. through religious reforms and a rethinking of the Islamic doctrine, the…

Widely reported as “Facebook revolutions,” the upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt show that social media not only can ignite protests but also can help to determine their political consequences.