Panel discussion on the jihadist movement's growth following the Arab Spring

Sverre Lodgaard's talk from the Nordic Security Conference 2021. Lodgaard discusses what happende during the Arab Spring, what it lead to and the current situation in the MENA-region.

Saudi Arabia has been a key player in the Arab world for decades. With its oil and influence it has defined many of the conflicts in the region throughout the years. Allied with the US and archenemy of Iran, it could both be the key for stability and the spark that starts a fire.  In this epi…

Islamism is a word most people are familiar with, but what exactly is it?  From hiding in the shadows to becoming influential political actors, Islamists' entrance onto the Arab political scene is a compelling story – and one that is not yet finished.  In this episode, Middle East and N…

When a wave of revolutions swept the Middle East and North Africa in 2010, the internet became an essential tool for political protest. Social media enabled activists to communicate, organize and raise global awareness of the situation. In this episode, Middle East and North Africa expert Jon Nord…