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Often held up as a model for the Muslim World, Turkey is at an unprecedented turning point. While some have argued that recent protests signify a failure of the Turkish model, these widespread demonstrations may in fact represent a new and improved chapter.
Regardless of the path the prime minister chooses to take to deal with protests, the rejuvenation of political debate in Turkey ensures that the country has a brighter future.
Regardless of the outcome of the confrontation in Egypt on June 30, the nation’s deep structural problems will remain.
There is no end in sight to the current impasse in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. An unanticipated shift in the regional environment may be the only force that can spur change.
It was surprising that Rowhani was permitted to win by an unelected conservative establishment who over the last decade have systematically purged moderates and reformists from the corridors of power using force and intimidation.
The private sector and the government, in collaboration with civil society organizations, must work together to avert an economic crisis and promote growth, stability, and the consolidation of democracy in Egypt.
To achieve lasting peace in Saudi Arabia’s restive Eastern Province, the regime must address the deep-rooted sectarian, political, and socioeconomic drivers of dissent.
Iranian presidential candidates have courted the popular vote while simultaneously auditioning to be the supreme leader's trusted lieutenant.
The Turkish government places real importance on Central Asia because Ankara wants to develop the common heritage of Turkey and Central Asia, in terms of language, ethnicity, and even religion.
The outcome of Iran’s election will not have much of an impact on Tehran’s foreign policy and nuclear strategy—the supreme leader, not the president, makes those decisions.