Bassam Haddad

Bio:

Bassam Haddad is director of the Middle East Program at George Mason Univesity and an editor of Middle East Report.

Articles by this Author


Syria's Curious Dilemma	Seasoned observers of Syria have learned not to make much of apparent political changes in the country. This lesson holds true today, but with a twist.	MER236
It's Never Time	“It is our great and historic responsibility,” intoned Egyptian President Husni Mubarak on December 26, 2006, “to achieve the essential goal of developing our democracy and political life, while avoiding drifting into...	MER248
Business as Usual in Syria?
Change and Stasis in Syria		MER213
The Syrian Regime's Business Backbone	Nearly one year into the Syrian uprising, with more than 7,500 Syrians dead, the protracted conflict is not very well understood or reported despite a deluge of writings. Most track fast-moving events without pausing for sober analysis of...	MER262