"Dozens of new political parties have emerged in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia since the start of the Arab uprisings. While many of these forces played an active role in overturning old orders, they have struggled to develop coherent identities, establish effective support networks, and build sustainable constituencies."

In this article, vice president for studies at Carnegie Marwan Muasher, who oversees research in Washington and Beirut on the Middle East, writes about what emerging political parties need to participate effectively in the political process.

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Using Skype as a digital rehearsal studio, Sofiane and Selma Ouissi's experimental choreography is surviving long distance

Selma and Sofiane Ouissi share a body with two heads – at least that’s how Sofiane, the Tunis-based half of this Tunisian brother and sister dance duo, sees it. They do have their differences, he explains. Selma, who is currently based in Paris, is the more pensive of the two, while he is driven by impulse and instinct. When they dance together however, they are bound by a palpable energy, one that allows them to flow through each other’s bodies.

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