Arab Awakening

    • Commentary

    'Arab Spring' Has Yet to Alter Region's Strategic Balance

    Despite their large scale repercussions for both domestic and international players, the Arab uprisings have not led to a dramatically new regional order or a new balance of power.

    • Event

    Trials, Tribulations, and Crises: The Road to Turkey’s June 12 Elections

    As protests spread through the Middle East, Turkish political parties are preparing for an election this summer that will likely spark significant political reforms, including the possibility of a new constitution.

    • Commentary

    Bin Laden and the Arab Spring

    While the ideology of violence and terrorism has peaked and is visibly on the way down in the Middle East and North Africa, the war on al-Qaeda and terror is far from over.

    • Commentary

    Turkey's Neighborhood Troubles

    It is in Turkey’s interests to support democratic protesters in Syria and across the region, and to work with the West to find resolution to the violent conflict in Syria.

    • Multimedia

    The Arab Spring

    Three months into the Arab Spring and after the fall of the presidents of Tunisia and Egypt, protests continue across the Middle East and North Africa and the region remains in a state of flux.

    • Commentary

    Turkey and the Arab Spring

    While Turkey’s integration of Islam, democracy, and economic growth is serving as potential inspiration for countries undergoing revolutions on how to effectively reform, Ankara’s reaction to the unrest is causing some observers to question its intentions in the region.

    • Multimedia

    Political Turmoil in the North Africa and the Middle East

    As protests continue throughout the Middle East and North Africa, the international community is seeking to curb the increasing violence in Syria, continue military engagement in Libya, and convince Yemen’s President Saleh to step down.

    • Multimedia

    Upheaval, Uncertainty in Yemen as Saleh Weighs Exit

    Although Yemen’s President Saleh has indicated a willingness to step down, the situation in Yemen remains unstable. Many protesters feel their demands are still not being met, even as al-Qaeda expands its presence in the country and Yemen’s economy continues to fail.

    • Commentary

    Can Nonviolence Work in Iran?

    • Karim Sadjadpour, Ramin Jahanbegloo, Roberto Toscano
    • April 18, 2011
    • Foreign Policy

    As they watch the fall of longtime Arab dictators, some Iranians are beginning to wonder whether nonviolent civil resistance is a viable strategy against a regime that has not hesitated to employ overwhelming violence and intimidation against peaceful protesters.

    • Commentary

    The Middle East Bailout

    The international community must provide support to countries across the Middle East in order to contain the numerous financial and economic risks created by the current unrest.

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