Refugees in Lebanon are seeking asylum in Cyprus, and Nicosia is increasingly worried.
Saudi Arabia has the means to do more in Syria in order to advance its interests there.
The Iraqi Islamic Party has demonstrated resilience over the last fifteen years, but unless it can increase its popularity, it is unlikely to regain a meaningful role in governing Iraq.
A recent cabinet reshuffle in Tunisia may well have momentarily saved Prime Minister Youssef Chahed’s position.
Algeria’s president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been dismissing high-profile security officials at an unprecedented rate without any public explanation from Bouteflika or his inner circle.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Martin Chulov of the Guardian discusses the broader impact of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
‘Adel ‘Abdul-Mahdi was a compromise candidate as prime minister, that’s his major problem.
The U.S. can bolster Iraq, counter Tehran’s support for the Assad regime, and allay the harm of sanctions for innocent Iranians.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.