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Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray is an Associate Professor in the School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University.

Books & arts Matthew Gray 2 December 2016 Books | Can the Ottoman Empire offer a guide to the future of the Middle East?
International Matthew Gray 17 September 2015 The crisis in Syria could easily worsen, writes Matthew Gray, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Islamic State is in the ascendant Books & arts Matthew Gray 20 March 2015 Books | The Islamic State seemed to appear out of nowhere, writes Matthew Gray, but its origins lie in decades of conflict and bad decisions Books & arts Matthew Gray 5 February 2015 Books | Matthew Gray reviews an illuminating account of a diverse nationality in search of self-determination International Matthew Gray 20 June 2014 The extremist push into Iraq has exposed the divisive policies of the government in Baghdad, writes Matthew Gray. So far, the well-organised Kurds are the only real beneficiaries.
Books & arts Matthew Gray 15 April 2014 Amid deepening divisions and political corruption, northern Iraq is one glimmer of hope in this unstable country, writes Matthew Gray
International Matthew Gray 2 February 2012 Qatar is pursuing a sophisticated modernisation program, writes Matthew Gray. But is social and political change keeping pace? Matthew Gray 5 October 2011 Avoiding the worst of the protests in the region, Jordan is changing anyway, writes Matthew Gray in Amman Essays & reportage Matthew Gray 27 May 2011 After dark, Matthew Gray caught a glimpse of life beneath the surface in the Jordanian capital International Matthew Gray 5 May 2011 With al Qaeda’s influence already waning in many countries in the Middle East, Matthew Gray looks at the likely impact of Osama bin Laden’s death on the…
Books & arts Matthew Gray 23 March 2011 An important new book helps explain why Saudi Arabia is unlikely to experience the same upheavals as some of its neighbours, writes Matthew Gray International Matthew Gray 25 February 2011 As much as anything, it’s the complexity of the Middle East that’s become more obvious over the past few weeks, writes Matthew Gray International Matthew Gray 7 February 2011 Plenty of people are waiting for a chance to replace Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak – whether now or in September – and while each has their weaknesses, most are…