The conflicts generating mass population movements from and within the Middle East have become global in nature, and their destabilizing effect can be felt far beyond its borders. Addressing their ramifications requires bold leadership and a sense of shared responsibility at the global, regional, and national levels.
In an interview, Jeffrey G. Karam discusses the papers of Emir Farid Chehab, a former Lebanese spy chief.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
The fundamental bargain underpinning stability in Middle Eastern states is coming undone, and unless regional leaders move quickly to strike new bargains with their citizens, even larger storms will come.
In cutting funding to people-to-people programs for Palestinians, Washington is doing much harm.
Arab educational systems need to serve the needs of pluralistic societies and foster the development of active, responsible citizens who are empowered to deal with complexity and advance constructive change.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
Israel’s military chief of staff warns that West Bank violence may increase, and he may well be right.
Constructing a new order in the Arab world requires states to begin confronting the patronage system and crony networks that distort economic outcomes and suppress job creation. The economic challenge is thus not merely technical, but profoundly political as well.
In an interview, Adam Coogle of Human Rights Watch discusses the recent disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.