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POMEPS Middle East Political Science Podcast

Marc Lynch
Arab Spring
The Political Science Of the Middle East
Middle East Studies
Palestinian Authority
Gaza Conflict
Authoritarianism
Hamas
Fatah
Syria
Middle East
Eurasia
Protests
World War II
West Bank
Local Governance
Israeli Military Occupation
Political Economy
Orientalism
Oslo Accords
Second Intifada

Discussing news and innovations in the Middle East.

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Welcome to Season 15 of the POMEPS Middle East Political Science Podcast! On this week's episode of the podcast, Rana Khoury of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign joins Marc Lynch to discuss her new book, Civilizing Contention: Internatio... more

On this week's episode of the podcast, Yasmin Moll of the University of Michigan joins Marc Lynch to discuss her new book, The Revolution Within: Islamic Media and the Struggle for a New Egypt. This book challenges conventional accounts of the 2011 r... more

On this week's episode of the podcast, Erik Skare of the University of Oslo joins Marc Lynch to discuss his new book, Road to October 7: A Brief History of Palestinian Islamism. In this book, Erik Skare argues that Palestinian Islamism is far more co... more

On this week's episode of the podcast, Kristen Kao and Ellen Lust of the University of Gothenburg join Marc Lynch to discuss their new book, Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa. This book directs our... more

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Recent Guests

Rana Khoury
Author and academic specializing in Middle Eastern political issues, teaching at the University of Illinois at Champaign.
University of Illinois at Champaign
Episode: Civilizing Contention: International Aid in Syria's War (S. 15, Ep. 1)
Yasmin Moll
Author of "The Revolution Within" and affiliated with the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan
Episode: The Revolution within (S. 14, Ep. 13)
Erik Skare
Author of "The Road to October 7" and academic from the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Episode: Road to October 7 (S. 14, Ep. 12)
Ellen Lust
Editor of the book "Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa", Professor at Cornell University and the University of Gothenburg
Cornell University and University of Gothenburg
Episode: Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality (S. 14, Ep. 10)
Kristen Kao
Editor of the book "Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa", affiliated with the University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Episode: Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality (S. 14, Ep. 10)
Scott Williamson
Author and political scholar focusing on authoritarian regimes
Oxford University
Episode: The King Can Do No Wrong (S. 14, Ep. 11)
Alissa Walter
Author of Contested City, Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad
Seattle Pacific University
Episode: Contested City (S. 14, Ep. 9)
Steven Heydemann
Political scientist and expert on Syria, co-editor of Making Sense of the Arab State.
Smith College
Episode: Making Sense of the Arab State (S. 14, Ep. 8)
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Research fellow at the Baker Institute at Rice University and a leading scholar on the Gulf
Baker Institute
Episode: Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States ( S. 14, Ep. 7)

Host

Marc Lynch
Director of the Project on Middle East Political Science

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Keeping up with MENA scholarship made easy

    I took IR in the Middle East from Dr. Lynch as a master’s student. When analyzing events in the region, his class is the one I think back to the most. This podcast is fantastic because I keep receiving his insights into the region through the curated scholarship presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dalexgray
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent source

    For those looking beyond headlines about news in the Middle East, this podcast is a must. These conversations provide excellent analysis and astute context to the challenges and opportunities facing the region, and those who study it, today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WinstonDA
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and scholarship presented, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of the Middle East.
The quality of discussions is commended for providing context to news beyond typical headlines, making it essential for those interested in Middle Eastern affairs.

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Civilizing Contention: International Aid in Syria's War (S. 15, Ep. 1)
Q: What are some of the constraints that international aid imposes?
Khoury discusses how the formalization processes consume local activists' time and energy, leading them to prioritize reporting and data collection over direct community engagement.
Civilizing Contention: International Aid in Syria's War (S. 15, Ep. 1)
Q: What does 'Civilizing Contention' mean?
Khoury explains it relates to the ways Syrians engaged in civil action during the conflict, transforming local governance and humanitarian efforts.
Contested City (S. 14, Ep. 9)
Q: What lessons have been learned from the difficulties faced by Iraqis during the 1990s that carried into the US occupation?
Iraqis' historical survival strategies informed their expectations, which were not recognized by the US governance programs set up post-2003, leading to a gap in meeting their needs.
Contested City (S. 14, Ep. 9)
Q: Why is the neighborhood so important in understanding citizen engagement with the state in Baghdad?
Neighborhoods in Baghdad have a deep administrative structure, shaping local interactions significantly, serving as critical levels where citizens engage with local officials.
Contested City (S. 14, Ep. 9)
Q: Why don't you share a little bit about the origins of this book and how you decided to write it?
The book is based on my dissertation from Georgetown University, interested in state society relations, particularly how ordinary people interact with the government and negotiation from both sides.

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