UCLA faculty experts advisory: Egypt vote invalidated; generals dissolve Parliament

Egypt's military rulers formally dissolved the nation's Parliament today, following court rulings earlier in the week that invalidated Egypt's first democratic election in modern times. UCLA has experts.

 

James Gelvin, professor of history, is an expert on the social and cultural history of the modern Middle East and author of "The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know" (2012).

Media contact:

Meg Sullivan | 310-825-1046 | msullivan@support.ucla.edu

 

Steven Spiegel, director of UCLA's Center for Middle East Development, is a leading expert on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

Media contact:

Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

 

Leonard Binder, distinguished professor of political science and past director of the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, is an internationally known specialist on Middle East politics and Islamic political thought.

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Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu 

 

Russell Burgos, a lecturer in global studies and Middle East and North African studies at UCLA's International Institute, is an expert on international conflict, international security and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Media contacts:

Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

Meg Sullivan | 310-825-1046 | msullivan@support.ucla.edu

 

Khaled Abou El Fadl, professor of law, is a leading authority on Islamic law and human rights.

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Lauri Gavel | 310-206-2611 | gavel@law.ucla.edu

 

Kal Raustiala, professor of law and director of the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, is an expert on international law and international relations.
Media contact:
Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu