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The split that resulted from the Hamas-Fatah civil war in June 2007 created two different political systems deeply at odds with another and unlikely to resolve their disputes anytime soon.
A wise U.S. policy towards Egypt would simultaneously seek stability and promote democracy through cooperative measures that build partnerships with citizens abroad, not just with their governments.
Despite recent research, much remains unknown Saudi prisons, rehabilitation centers, and courtrooms.
The Obama administration should reconsider its disengagement with Egypt on democracy promotion and civil society efforts in light of the impending succession of President Hosni Mubarak.
The Fatah Congress has given Abu Mazen and Fatah a much-needed shot in the arm, and conferred new legitimacy on the peace option among Palestinians.
The United States should establish direct talks with Hamas on how it can play a productive role in the peace process and gradually integrate into Palestinian political and security institutions.
Turkey's Prime Minister has launched what he calls a comprehensive approach to ending the "Kurdish problem," but to succeed, any policy must expand citizenship, empower local governments, and accept the Kurdish language.
The U.S. administration could help improve relations with Iran by unilaterally ruling out the military option. The dispersal of Iran's nuclear installations means that any bombing campaign would be of limited effectiveness.
The Egyptian state uses Islamic morals to stifle freedom of expression, which prevents them from fully embracing either conservatism or liberalism.
Morocco's Royal Institute for Strategic Studies has reported that the country's biggest challenges to economic growth stem from a lack of leadership, inconsistent policies, and poor governmental communication. Though the diagnosis is accurate, the proposed recommendations fail to address the root causes of these problems.