Karen Kramer

Karen Kramer is a lecturer in political science and Middle East studies at Purchase College, State University of New York.

Libya: still a long road ahead

Libya’s transition has been aided by the fact that it has not had to dismantle the kind of ‘deep state’ that has made the transition in countries like Egypt so difficult. Consolidation will be more difficult.

By Karen Kramer

/ 17 Jul 2012

Syria: the next Algeria?

The situation in Syria is becoming increasingly grim. As the standoff between the protesters and the regime turns more violent, the prospects for a democratic transition become more remote.

By Karen Kramer

/ 20 Jan 2012