In indicating stronger support for protestors in Iraq, the senior Shi‘a cleric has made his boldest move yet.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
The chaos Trump has created in Syria ultimately benefits Russia, Syria, Iran, and ISIS, has made it a difficult hole for the the United States will have climbing out of.
It is time to put the hands back on the wheel of diplomacy and steer toward an off-ramp with Iran before it is too late.
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Far from being backed into a corner by Iran, Saudi Arabia has options. It may seem counter-intuitive, but Riyadh could reap rewards from a policy of smart restraint toward Iran.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
The rules of the game between Iran and Saudi Arabia have changed, and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate was a gruesome twist.
If the United States and Iran can’t find a way to climb down from the ladder of escalation they’re on, the situation with Iran will likely go from really bad to a lot worse.
Ankara is dealing with the United States and Russia, but what is defining this treacherous triangle?
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