Egypt: Where political wisdom is a far cry

Muslim Brotherhood completely ignored the fact that they were bestowed power in a society that is vertically divided. The tensions between liberals and Islamists in Egyptian society surrounding identity issues are significant. Mohammad Morsi also overestimated his stretch of power and the sources of his strength, and disregarded the dangers lurking ahead.

Post-Arab Spring Middle East: Democratisation and geopolitical challenges

Post-conflict societies are always difficult, challenging, and fraught with perils and uncertainties. Apart from immense social and political challenges, these societies are often vulnerable to economic hardships; ethnic, tribal and inter-faith tensions; and face the ever great task of institutional building process. However, very few societies or countries successfully weathered through these difficult challenges. Social… Continue reading Post-Arab Spring Middle East: Democratisation and geopolitical challenges

Democratic Transition, Consolidation and External Influence in Politics

The paper introduces the discussion of the democratic transition and consolidation process in Bangladesh keeping the transition and consolidation theory in frame and critically analyses the channels of external influences in Bangladesh politics while examining whether democratic malfunctioning and weaknesses in political processes and cultures are providing any room for the external actors. Read full… Continue reading Democratic Transition, Consolidation and External Influence in Politics