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Hamas First Without a Mandate: Mapping the Shift in Palestinian Opinion
Using two years of PSR polling, this piece charts the shift from rally to re-pluralization—Hamas first without a mandate—and shows how a felt cease-fire and Palestinian-led reconstruction can widen support for negotiated politics.
Books & Book Chapters
- The Ultras and the Revolution in Egypt. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2018.
- “Deconstructing the Concepts of Jihad and Social Contract.” In Dictionary of Moderation Concept from an Islamic Perspective, Civilization Center for Political Studies (Arabic, 2008).
- “The Politics of the United States Towards the Islamic Ummah: Continuity and Change During the Last Year of Bush Administration.” In: Annual Report – My Ummah and The World, Civilization Center for Political Studies, 2008. (Arabic)
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Elgohari, Mohamed. 2022. “Deconstructing the Relation between Law and Authoritarianism: How Law Consolidated Authoritarianism in Post-2011 Egypt.” Arab Law Quarterly 36(4–5):452–75.
Research & Policy Reports
- How the War in Gaza is Helping Hamas: Analysis of Public Opinion in Gaza and the West Bank After October 7, University of Chicago, June 17, 2024.
- Winning Hearts and Minds: Hamas Propaganda Campaign Post October 7. University of Chicago, Dec 14, 2023.
Democracy, Governance & Political Transitions
- “Democracy in Aging: The Crisis of Political Leadership in the United States.” اتجاهات الأحداث, Issue 36, Winter-Spring 2024. (Arabic)
- “Egypt’s State-Society Dynamics and the Necessity of a New Social Contract.” Middle East Dialogue 2016.
- “The Ongoing Struggle for Egyptian Civil Society.” EgyptSource, Dec 17, 2013.
- “The Struggle for the Public Sphere: The State versus Society.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Oct 16, 2013.
- “The General Speaks Out.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Oct 10, 2013.
- “A Path Leading to Failure.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Sep 23, 2013.
- “Nabil Salib Heads Egypt’s Supreme Electoral Commission.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Sep 11, 2013.
- “The Egyptian Christians and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy.” Global Politics Magazine, Apr 27, 2012.
- “Egypt’s Generals Won’t Allow a Smooth Transition.” WorldPress.org, Apr 19, 2012.
Social Movements & Political Activism
- “Ultras and Authority: A Clash of Opposites.” Democracy Magazine, Dec 31, 2014. (Arabic)
- “Egypt’s Ultras: No More Politics.” Jadaliyya, Jun 30, 2013.
- “How Can We Understand the Ultras?” Jadaliyya, Apr 15, 2013. (Arabic)
- “Organization Needed to Unite U.S. Arabs.” Voices of NY, Dec 4, 2012.
Book Reviews & Theoretical Studies
- “Reviewing Democracy and the Current Popular Movement of the Arab Mainstream.” In: Rereading the Project of Democracy Studies in the Arab World, 2009 (Arabic).
