# Francesco Cavatorta

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The Arab Transformations Project

Episode 86: The Arab Transformations Project In this podcast, Professor Andrea Teti discusses the findings of the Arab Transformations Project. Led by Aberdeen University, the project carried out public surveys in seven Arab countries in late 2014 and compiled a longitudinal database. According to…

The Impact of Semi-Presidentialism on Governance in the Palestinian Authority, Part II

How much does institutional choice matter for the success of nascent democracy? Francesco Cavatorta discusses the case of the Palestinian Authority.

The Impact of Semi-Presidentialism on Governance in the Palestinian Authority, Part II

How much does institutional choice matter for the success of nascent democracy? Francesco Cavatorta discusses the case of the Palestinian Authority.

Panel Discussion around The Making of the Tunisian Revolution: Contexts, Architects, Prospects

With Nouri Gana (UCLA), Amy Kallander (Syracuse University) and Francesco Cavatorta (Universite' Laval, Quebec, Canada)

The Impact of Semi-Presidentialism on Governance in the Palestinian Authority, Part II

How much does institutional choice matter for the success of nascent democracy? Francesco Cavatorta discusses the case of the Palestinian Authority.

WILL SOMEBODY SHOUT STOP? Aftermath of Hamas attack on Israel

Last weekend’s massacre of up to 1,000 civilians by Hamas in southern Israel has prompted an equally horrific reaction with the relentless bombing of Gaza from the air. As civilians on both sides are bearing the brunt of this intractable conflict, many are asking how did things get this bad and is …

Francesco Cavatorta on Palestine and Israel

The Issue of Palestine and Israel is often imbued with rhetorical bravado and hyperbolic tropes. This we hope has the cold and distanced tone of a political analyst; a committed observer.

Episode 21 - Coalition Governments in the MENA with Dr Francesco Cavatorta & Dr Hendrik Kraetzschmar

In this episode, Ezra Karmel speaks with Francesco Cavatorta and Hendrik Kraetzschmar about their recent special issue in MELG examining multiparty coalition government in the Arab MENA. We discuss key features of coalition formation, composition, and duration/durability, why they have grown in p…

The Impact of Semi-Presidentialism on Governance in the Palestinian Authority, Part II

How much does institutional choice matter for the success of nascent democracy? Francesco Cavatorta discusses the case of the Palestinian Authority.