Sami Moubayed

Dr. Sami Moubayed is a Syrian writer and political analyst. He is the author of many books on Syria including Steel & Silk: Men and Women Who Shaped Syria 1900-2000 (Cune Press 2005).

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The Syrian Uprising: A Militant Leadership Monitor Special Report

07.30.2012 Jacob Zenn

In this “Special Report on The Syrian Uprising: A Focus on Parties and Leadership” we examine the roles of key religious, military, and political actors...

Publication Militant Leadership Monitor Middle East

Mahmud al-Hasani: A Profile of Iraq’s Rising Shiite Leader

09.12.2006 Sami Moubayed

The Arabic-language website of the Grand Ayatollah Mahmud al-Hasani, the rising Shiite leader of Iraq, speaks volumes about the man making headlines in Iraq and...

Publication Terrorism Focus Middle East

The Man in Nasrallah’s Shadow: A Profile of Sheikh Naim Qasim

08.23.2006 Sami Moubayed

Sheikh Naim Qasim, the deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah, is one of the most interesting politicians in Lebanon. He is also one of the most under-covered...

Publication Terrorism Focus Middle East

Syria’s Abu al-Qaqa: Authentic Jihadist or Imposter?

06.27.2006 Sami Moubayed

Much has been written about the Aleppo-based Syrian preacher Abu al-Qaqa since Syrian security apprehended an armed group on June 2 that was attempting to...

Publication Terrorism Focus Middle East