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The Muslim Brotherhood’s success in the next stage of the Syrian revolution depends on its ability to address significant challenges on the ground.
The fall of the Qaddafi regime liberated Libyan journalists from their role as publishers of state propaganda, but Libya’s media industry is by no means free.
The permanent members of the UN Security Council must work together to transform the fragile U.S.-Russian step toward peace in Syria into a full agreement.
Egypt’s often confusing and prolonged legal battles are steeped in deep historical anecdotes, with real consequences for the country’s democratic transition.
Serious thought needs to be given to the day after a strike on Iran to avoid its downsides or plan for its consequences.
After the Boston bombings by two ethnically Chechen brothers, Russia is angling for added U.S. anti-terrorism support in its efforts to subdue the rebellious northern Caucasus region.
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood is not as strong as it is commonly believed to be, but it remains a key player in the Syrian drama.
If Iran were properly managed, it has the size, human capital, and natural resources to be a rising global power, not just a regional power. But Iran’s leadership has prioritized fighting the status-quo world order, rather than trying to rise within it.
Showing that Washington is serious about democratic standards with new Islamist actors in power is ultimately a greater sign of respect for them than excusing their shortcomings and lowering U.S. expectations.
By keeping its word to prevent the Syrian regime from using poison gas, the United States will help the opposition and will be in a better position to influence the eventual outcome without being responsible for it.