Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
The objective is to lock Hamas out of political life, but the net effect may be negative indeed.
In an interview, Ibrahim Jalal discusses the Southern Transitional Council’s recent takeover of Hadhramawt and Mahra.
Ankara may seek to annul a maritime deal with Cyprus and expand its influence in the next parliament.
Recent election results have placed Nouri al-Maliki in a strong position to name the next prime minister.