With the clock ticking on a U.S. military departure from Syria, the U.S. government must salvage what it can to protect only the most important American interests—and even that may be a tall order.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Donald Trump’s foreign policy moves in Syria have alienated friends and bolstered enemies.
In an interview, Dmitri Trenin outlines the broad principles guiding Russian policy in the Middle East.
The secretary of state tried to establish a new vision. But it was neither as different from Obama’s as he intended, nor fully in sync with the U.S. president’s views.
The present Arab counterrevolution is very likely to lead to further revolutions down the road.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Egypt’s revised law on nongovernmental organizations promises to be as draconian as before.
Tunisia’s friends in the international community need to continue focusing on countering corruption and ensuring that this features prominently in foreign assistance.
In an interview, Syrian author Subhi Hadidi helps take us into the system and mind of Bashar al-Assad.