Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.

In an interview, Robert Templer discusses the prerequisites for a successful post-conflict transition.

As the country prepares for a presidential election, its margin of maneuver is very narrow.

The IMF seems to have abandoned structural reform, adapting to the military’s strategic economic role.

The downfall of the Assad regime represented a setback, but Russia’s primary focus remains Ukraine.

An important measure of Hezbollah’s strength will be whether the next government adopts an old formulation.

In eastern Libya, Khalifa Haftar had close ties with the Syrian dictator, and has now lost a soulmate. 

Why did Bashar al-Assad’s armed forces fail to act, unlike those in Egypt, Libya, Algeria, and Sudan?

The SDF has expanded its control over Deir al-Zor, but may soon find itself overstretched and facing Turkish allies.

Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.