

Is the country’s sectarian power-sharing system really as bad as they say it is?

In an interview, Carole Nakhle looks at how the rise of Mohammed bin Salman may affect oil markets.

In an interview, academic Henri J. Barkey discusses the failed military overthrow one year on.

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

Journalist Ibrahim Hamidi examines how the conflict over Syria’s borders is being shaped by outside powers.

When it comes to the future of Syria, Donald Trump is channeling Barack Obama.

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

Joseph Bahout analyzes Mohammed bin Salman’s appointment as crown prince of Saudi Arabia.

Bruce Riedel talks about U.S. relations in the broader Middle East and describes what prevents him from sleeping.

In an interview, Marwan Muasher looks at the region in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s May visit.