Understanding Algeria’s various Islamist communities—including militant groups, moderate factions, and grassroots movements—offers a window into the country’s uncertain sociopolitical future.
In an interview, Barbara Zollner explains how Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has survived government repression.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
In an interview, Dalia Ghanem examines the political transition in Algeria and sees signs of danger ahead.
Palestinian-Israeli dynamics today are being driven more by sociology and demography than by diplomacy.
Neither leader appears to want escalating conflict—yet that’s precisely where things seem to be headed.
Only weeks into his term, new Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh discusses his government’s priorities, the Trump administration’s plan for Mideast peace, and ending the Gaza–West Bank split.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
In neglecting democracy, Donald Trump has surrendered a valuable U.S. foreign policy instrument.
The United States should be working to help negotiate peace in Libya rather than fanning the flames of another failed war.