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Gary L. Rashba's 'Holy Wars, 3000 Years of Battles in the Holy Land' illuminates those major battles that shaped this part of the world for three millennia
Turkey's Jails Filling Up with Journalists
Aziz Tekin had the misfortune of becoming a news item when he became the 105th journalist in Turkey to be put behind bars
For Investors Arab Spring Dangers Remain
Political risk consultant sees more upheaval in the Middle East this year and beyond because the causes of instability remain
Middle East, North Africa Growth Set to Improve
Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa will likely hold steady this year, even as the rest of the world economy slows
Obama's Middle East Miscalculation
The euphoria of the Arab Spring, the instant Twitter-style transition from dictatorship to democracy, is seen for what it is: an illusion
The United States and Iran have treated each other with outright hostility for more than three decades now. But never before has the relationship teetered so close to military conflict
Is a Nuclear Iran Really to be Feared?
The obsession of the foreign policy community with the myth of Iran's 'existential' threat to Israel, brings the world steadily closer to another war in the Middle East
How Serious Are Iran's Threats?
Tensions have heightened in the strategic Strait of Hormuz following increased sanctions over Iran's nuclear program. This is to signal to the United States and its neighbors in the region that Iran has a deterrent capacity
Iraq: People Consider Fleeing as Violence Increases
Suicide attacks, assassinations and bombings in Iraq have claimed the lives of at least 265 people since 18 December, the date the USA withdrew all but 200 of its troops
Iraq: Still A Work in Progress
The United States withdrawal from Iraq, completed at the end of 2011, could carry enormous costs
Russia Emerges as Syria's Most Valuable Ally
As the Arab League agreed to go to the United Nations Security Council with a resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad to step down, Russia was reportedly doing a major arms deal with the beleaguered regime
Why U.S. Military Intervention in Syria is Unlikely
An American-led military operation in Syria would be tactically challenging, and would open a Pandora's Box full of political risks. Here are four reasons the U.S. is unlikely to intervene militarily in Syria
Worries Grow Over Syria Chemical Weapons Arsenal
Concerns are mounting that the regime's vast stockpile of chemical weapons might fall into the hands of militants by accident or by plan
Long frowned upon by the conservatives in Iran, the Barbie doll has been subjected to a fresh campaign to purge her from the shelves of toy shops in Iran
Will Saudi Arabia Send the Troops?
With Iran threatening its vital oil exports, some experts say Saudi Arabia will help defend shipments
Far from being 'too soon,' the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq came more than eight years too late -- and still, the war isn't over
Iraq: Still A Work in Progress
The United States withdrawal from Iraq, completed at the end of 2011, could carry enormous costs
American Counter-Terrorism Efforts Will Suffer
The American troop withdrawal completed on December 15 jeopardizes both the progress and the sacrifice made over the last 10 years in Iraq
Iraq Withdrawal Served Obama's Electoral Agenda
The question at hand now is whether US forces staying longer than eight years would have made a difference in how stable, peaceful, and democratic Iraq ultimately will be
We Should Have Left Iraq After Saddam Hussein Died
We should have left Iraq after Saddam and his thugs were dead -- and after we were satisfied beyond all doubts that there were no WMDs
Debate Over Iraq Withdrawal Is Misplaced
The debate over the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq is misplaced. The retention of a relatively small number of U.S. troops in that country would not have measurably effected its political stability
The Obama administration's precipitous departure of U.S. military forces from Iraq jeopardizes American interests in the Middle East and beyond
Withdrawal Came at Exactly the Right Time
The U.S. withdrawal from Iraq at the end of 2011 came at exactly the right time. It will have benefits for us and for the Iraqis
The War in Iraq Was a Mistake From the Beginning
Long after our last tanks, troops, State Department personnel, and military contractors leave Iraq, the costs of this war of choice will continue to be felt for decades
Obama Traded Stability in Iraq for Votes
Was there a military imperative to bring the troops home? Not according to the military. Rather, the president wanted to fulfill a campaign promise
We Should Have Left Iraq Far Sooner
Leaving Iraq was a wise decision; we should have left far sooner. The United States has gained little from the war, and the benefits will never approach what we expended in blood and treasure
Iraq Stands on the Brink of Disaster
By ending America's military presence in Iraq, President Obama has irresponsibly endangered that country's progress in internal security, sectarian reconciliation, and democratic reform
A small shipment of household furniture from the Gaza Strip could point the way to a new source of jobs and economic growth in the Palestinian Territory
Israel: Terror Targets with Teflon Coating
A study took surveys conducted during the height of the Second Palestinian Intifada to see whether people's sense of 'life satisfaction' was affected by the violence
Israel Debates Iran Nuclear Strike
Just as the belligerent rhetoric goes up a notch, there also has emerged increasing signs of divisions within Israel's strategic community on exactly when and how to deal with Iran's nuclear challenge
Israel: The Other Side of Itamar
Yuli Edelstein acts as private tour guide to a busload of foreign journalists. His message on a recent tour of the Jewish communities in the northern West Bank is that life here is very different
Arab Islamists Are Here to Stay
Given the history of Western support for corrupt secular governments, the popularity of moderate Islamist parties should come as little surprise nor should it be cause for concern
Syrian Opposition Sends Mixed Signals
The Syrian opposition can't seem to decide whether or not it wants the West to intercede
Bears Stalk Middle East Stock Markets
2011 wasn't only tough for Middle Eastern despots. With the exception of Qatar, the Arab World's stock markets all ended the year with sharp drops both in share prices and trading volume as unrest took the wind out of much of the regional economy and sent political shivers everywhere
Arab Awakening Begins to Resemble European Enlightenment
What exactly is it today that is 'awakening' in the Middle East? It is the people. They demand justice. But are they capable of creating just and modern governments?
Foreign Investment Outlook Dims as Arab Spring Continues to Stir
Foreign direct investment, one important remedy for economic revival in the Middle East and North Africa, looks like an increasingly distant prospect amid the continuing political turmoil
Does Al-Maliki Aim to be an Iraqi Autocrat?
Iraq's prime minister, Nouri Al-Maliki, is seeking to position himself as an autocrat at the head of a Shiite regime
The storming of the Kuwaiti national assembly building by around one hundred protestors sent shockwaves through a country more accustomed than its regional neighbours to expressions of political opposition
In Virtual Middle East, It's A Man's World
Arab women use social media far less than men, a new survey shows
Saudi Arabia on the Cusp of Change
Decades of embarrassing sales pitches from men over panties, bras and negligees officially come to an end in Saudi Arabia as a government decree that salesmen must be replaced by saleswomen comes into effect
Syrian Protesters in Homs Claim Attacks, Killings
Residents of Homs, Syria, accused security forces of attacking protesters as 50 Arab League observers start their fact-finding mission in the western city, where protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad that erupted in March continue
Syria: Assad Denies Ordering Killing of 4,000 Anti-Govt Protesters
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied claims by a United Nations commission of inquiry that Syrian security forces killed hundreds of anti-government protesters and that he was responsible for the deaths
Arab Spring Takes Surprising Toll on Expats
The quality of life for foreigners living and working in the Middle East and North Africa has certainly taken a turn for the worse over the past year, but they might be surprised to find that some of the cities where the biggest drops occurred were by no means the ones most seriously affected by war, protests and strikes
Arab Spring: The Fog in Our Future
The most dramatic contemporary event from which one can attempt to extrapolate future world change is the political and social uprising of the Arab peoples of the Mediterranean basin. The consequences are unpredictable, highly political in the short run, and wholly unfathomable in the longer term
Saudi Arabia: Deadly Blaze Throws Spotlight on Saudi Girls Schools
Two deadly blazes in nine years show that little has been done to improve safety at Saudi Arabia's girls schools, which are housed in sub-standard facilities while boys study on modern campuses
Saudi Convicts Trade Cells for Community Service
Saudi Arabia quietly experiments with alternatives to incarceration
Syria, Iran and the Balance of Power in the Middle East
The reckoning concerns the potential for a massive shift in the balance of power in the region, with Iran moving from a fairly marginal power to potentially a dominant power. As the process unfolds, the United States and Israel are making countermoves
Egyptian Citizens Take Up Arms Amid Insecurity
It took Ahmed Fawzi, a College of Islamic Studies graduate, only a few hours after seeing a man robbed and killed by a group of criminals to buy a gun
Journalist Joseph Mayton saw firsthand over 13 hours of detention in the new Egypt, a country where the military rules, the police and the torturers act as enforcers
Egypt: The Importance of History and Process
Egyptians are voting for what is hoped to be the first freely elected parliament in decades. Although an encouraging development, these elections do not yet signal a new dawn in Egyptian politics
In Egypt's New Democracy, Women Feel their Vote Diminished
For Egypt's women, who make up 52 percent the country's eligible voters, voting is less fair than they had hoped
For several years now, pundits and policymakers have been debating whether the United States should attack Iran and attempt to eliminate its nuclear facilities
Tahrir Square Protestors Losers in Egyptian Elections
Egypt's flawless elections, big turnout, and the expected win for Islamists leave liberal opposition adrift
Expected Win by Egypt's Islamists Poses Dilemma for U.S. Policy
For the Obama administration, which has pushed for free and fair elections in Egypt, the process itself might be considered a victory. The outcome, however, would be a bitter pill to swallow, as U.S. policymakers are forced to reach out to the Muslim Brotherhood to protect their interests in the region
Plunging Foreign Reserves Pose New Threat to Egypt
While Egyptians make repeat visits to the polls over the next three months to elect a new government and debate the future of their country, the country's foreign currency reserves are rapidly running down to perilous levels
The Catastrophic Consequences of a Nuclear Iran
Can anyone reasonably expect a newly-nuclear leadership in Tehran to be reliably rational?
Israel: Air Force Reorganizes Air Defenses to Meet Missile Threat
Israel has begun a major overhaul of its air defenses, which have been rushed to the field with newly designed anti-rocket batteries backed up by an integrated central control center
Iraq: The Unstoppable Force and the Immovable Object
Less than three years ago, Iraq occupied the attention of the world. With the sectarian conflict ending in 2008, and attention turning to Afghanistan, the Arab Spring, Libya, and the Eurozone crisis, Iraq has been ignored. But its problems have not gone away
Iraqi Regionalism and its Discontents
The incompetence of Iraq's central governance is fuelling demands for the formation by local provinces of self-governing regions. But such a course is most unlikely to solve the core problems Iraqis are facing
Afghanistan and Iraq: A Tale of Two Surges
Afghanistan poses far more challenges than Iraq. Instead of Iraq's billions of dollars in state oil revenue, impoverished Afghan gangs export opium. Iraqis are part of the larger Arab world, living in its most strategically important area. Afghans are far more isolated and less critical to the world economy
Egyptian Elections in Doubt as Violence Returns to Tahrir
Middle East analyst Bayless Parsley examines the impact violent clashes between Egyptian protesters and security forces will have on upcoming parliamentary elections and how Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces plans to respond
Rule of Law Under Siege in Egypt
Demonstrations in Cairo's Tahrir square against Egypt's interim military rulers have reportedly left at least 33 people dead and more than 1,500 injured since they began
Egypt's Generals Fail to Stem Human Rights Abuses
In the nine months since they assumed control, the generals ruling Egypt have managed to run up an abysmal human rights record as Husni Mubarak, whose toppling from power they had promised would usher in a new era of democracy and freedom
Sinai Bedouin Join Al-Qaeda Out of Bitterness, Not Ideology
Economic and social grievances at heart of surge in violence in the Egyptian-ruled Sinai Peninsula
'Bad Wind' Blowing Through Israel
Now that a far right-wing government has governed Israel for almost three years, settlers feel emboldened so that Jewish extremists are wreaking havoc and mayhem
Israel: Jobless Rate Falls, But Economists Refrain from Cheering
Israel's unemployment rate dropped to a preliminary 5 percent, capping a steady decline of two-and-a-half years to its lowest rates since the late 1980s, but even the government's Central Bureau of Statistics was quick to discount the importance of the figure
In Islamic Stronghold Christianity Carries On
Christians are a tiny and dwindling minority throughout the Holy Land, which comprises Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. But Christians say they are free to practice their faith
Is there a new Hamas in the making, one ready to put down its arms and live in peace with Israel? Or is it the same old Islamist movement putting on the airs of moderation as it abandons its old friends Syria and Iran and makes new ones in Egypt, Turkey and Qatar?
Today, Islamic fundamentalists dream of acquiring a bomb. And with Osama bin Laden dead and al-Qaeda's relevance waning, how better to regain notoriety than to set off a nuclear weapon in some Western city?
Jordan Urges Palestinians to Stay Out of Local Unrest
Worried about political unrest at home, Jordan's King Abdullah is pressing Hamas and Fatah leaders to keep ethnic Palestinians out of the struggle underway in Jordan between the government and the opposition
Speculators are to Blame for High Oil, OPEC Says
The head of OPEC said that speculators are partly to blame for oil's high prices, not any lack of supply
Debt Woes Come Back to Haunt Dubai
More than two years after one of its showcase companies announced a 'standstill' on its loan repayments, signaling the end of a real estate-fueled boom, a mountain of debt continues to cast a long shadow over Dubai's economy
Yemen: Children at Risk as Aid Access Denied
Thousands of people under 'siege' by armed rebels in northern Yemen lack food and healthcare, which has already resulted in deaths and risks killing many more
United Arab Emirates Tighten Sanctions Knot with Iran
As the West tightens the sanctions knot around Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is giving a significant extra pull by stemming its extensive trade and financial relations with its neighbor
Fatter Paychecks Promise Little Boost for UAE Economy
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks its 40th anniversary with air shows, poetry readings and concerts, and a parade of taxis formed into the confederation's flag, civil servants have an extra reason to celebrate: They are due to get whopping pay raises
'Unity And Non-Violence' Requisites For Palestinian Statehood
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Interview -- 'Without doctrine of non-violence, too many missing ingredients' for statehood
Lebanese Ready to Take Up Arms Against Syrian Incursions
In the office of the former general turned self-styled humanitarian, concerned locals and Syrian refugees talk of taking up arms to defend a country they believe the national army will not
Jordan to Erect Refugee Camps for Fleeing Syrians
A United Nations organization dealing with refugees has said that land has been designated in Jordan to set up a camp to deal with an expected tide of refugees fleeing unrest in Syria
How United States Could Encourage Peace in Syria
By reaching out to civil society, the United States can help Syrians achieve a peaceful revolution
Military Action Might Be The Only Option With Iran
Muted reaction to reports that Iran has essentially done much of the work necessary to weaponize a nuclear device is just the latest evidence of the failed Iran policy of successive U.S. administrations. We are in a vicious cycle with Iran
Countering Iran in the Covert World
Reva Bhalla examines how a recent chain of Iran-related events sheds light on the geopolitical environment in which Iran's adversaries are operating
An Attack Would Only Strengthen Iran's Influence
The latest International Atomic Energy Agency revelations raise once again the possibility of an American or Israeli air strike to destroy known Iranian nuclear facilities. Whether or not such an effort would be wise requires two judgments: first as to the feasibility of such a crippling strike, and second as to its desirability
Diplomacy Best Option in Dealing with Iran's Nuclear Aims
When considering whether to use military action (which I take to mean air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities) to hinder Iran's nuclear program, it's important to first step back and ask what such an attack could achieve
Only Threat of Military Action Will Stop Iran
Military action is a last resort. But for nuclear diplomacy to succeed, Tehran must believe that if it tries to build a bomb, the United States will undertake military action to disrupt such an effort
Incite Change From Within Iran
Tough sanctions are of course necessary, but clearly not sufficient. It is time for the West, the United States in particular, to focus on the third option
Iran: Learn the Lessons from Iraq
Over the past 10 years, America has fought in wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and across the Arabian Peninsula. The last thing it needs today is another war in Iran
Iran: Let Opposition Groups Do the Hindering
'All options are on the table!' This phrase epitomizes strategic ambiguity and should continue to guide U.S. policy toward Iran. But what does the expression mean?
If ever there was a time when 'see, I told you so' was warranted, it is now as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that Iran is close to developing a nuclear weapon
As The World Turns and The Centrifuges Whirl in Iran
Gosh, what a surprise: According to the United Nations, Iran seems to be at work on developing a nuclear weapon. I am shocked -- shocked. Goodness, what target do you think the mullahs and their nutcase president, the all too imitable Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, might have in mind?
Guide to Egypt's First Post-Revolution Elections
Millions of Egyptians will head to the polls on November 28th in the first parliamentary vote after a popular uprising ended Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule
Egypt and Tunisia Try to Lure Back Their Tourists
Egypt and Tunisia are trying to woo back tourists with campaigns making use of the social media, celebrities, new slogans and a dose of image re-branding
Syrian City Of Hama Under Attack
Syrian army and security forces stormed the nation's fourth-largest city, Hama
Syria Agrees to Withdraw Military from Streets Under Arab League Deal
After nearly seven months of civil unrest, the Syrian government agreed to withdraw its forces and remove tanks and other armored vehicles from the streets in a deal brokered by the Arab League
Iraq: American Imperialism? Please
And so it ends. The United States is leaving Iraq. I'm solidly in the camp that sees this as a strategic blunder. Iraqi democracy is fragile and Iran's desire to undermine it is strong. Still, there's an upside.
NATO Reluctant for Military Intervention in Syria
Despite increasing civil violence by government forces in Syria, NATO is not considering staging any military action in the Arab country
Why Does America Defend the Weak and Small?
Only the United States seems to have an affinity for protecting tiny, vulnerable countries. Israelis, anti-communist Chinese, Kurds, Greeks and Armenians have a few things in common. They have relatively small populations, aggressive neighbors, few strong allies, many expatriates and refugees in the United States, and a tragic history of persecution and genocide
'Mr. Obama and his senior national security advisers have sought to reassure allies and answer critics, including many Republicans, that the United States will not abandon its commitments in the Persian Gulf even as it winds down the war in Iraq and looks ahead to doing the same in Afghanistan by the end of 2014'
After decades of government malfeasance, Libya needs new political structures, a strong civil society, and an equitable economy
Israel Faces Chill Wind from Europe, Central Banker Warns
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer warns Europe's debt crisis will hurt Israel's economy but says budgetary restraint by the governrment can help mitigate the impact.
Palestinians Evoke '60s Freedom Riders in Bus Protest
Palestinian activists board an Israeli bus in attempt to mimic America's 1960s-era civil rights protestors
Squeezed By Israel, Palestinians Aim to Collect More Taxes
Palestinian Authority Prime Minster Salam Fayyad is determined to wean his government off reliance on foreign assistance and tax transfer from Israel and one way he aims to do that is by collecting more taxes from Palestinians
Are Israelis Less Willing to Make Sacrifices?
Chief of Israel social and economic reform panel says his countrymen are less willing to make peronal sacrifices for national security because they feel alienated and distressed
Herod Started The Temple But Great-Grandson Finished the Job
Archaeologists have uncovered what they say is evidence that the massive retaining wall of the ancient Temple Mount wasn't even started until at least 20 years after Herod died in 4 B.C.. The new findings challenge the perception that the enormous edifice, the largest construction endeavor in the ancient Holy Land, had been solely the work of the ancient king
Egyptians Feel Less Secure on Streets and in Wallets
Egyptians feel less safe from crime and worse off financially than before the revolution that toppled President Husni Mubarak, according to opinion polls as the country's transitional military government struggles to retain its legitimacy in the eyes of many Egyptians
Lack of Education Hinders Arab Economies
Across the Arab world -- from the wealthiest oil economies to the resource-poor countries of North Africa and the Levant -- education remains a key obstacle to making the region's economies economically competitive, a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found
Democracy in Revolution: the Mediterranean Moment
By showing us the possibility of democracy in revolution, the Mediterranean has ignited a revolution in democracy, one that is redefining the meaning of both terms
Riots and Revolutions in the Digital Age
For the Arab Spring it was Twitter; for the summer riots in London it was BlackBerry Messenger. The latest technology is helping to accelerate 'information cascades', where people make decisions based on what they see other people doing -- and getting away with
United States Hesitant to 'Reckon With Evil' in Syria
More than eight months after Assad showed himself to be a mass murderer, guilty of crimes against humanity, Washington has proffered a few fallow sanctions and carefully worded statements. That's all. Syria is a state sponsor of terror and a nuclear-weapons aspirant. Shouldn't Washington care?
This won't be Vietnam, exactly. But there's little doubt we lost this war -- by every rational measure. But in a certain profound sense, the war in Iraq, as we have come to know it over the last almost nine years, is shutting down
A Silver Lining for Palestine?
Frustrated by the failure of international players -- and the United States in particular -- to act as neutral and effective arbiters, the Palestinian Authority recently put in motion a plan to unilaterally declare statehood
Two-State Solution is Only Solution in the Middle East
How could Israel think that the life of one captive soldier, Gilad Shalit, is worth releasing over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners with the blood of innocents on their hands?
Israel: Iranian War Fever-Pitch Debate Blasted Wide Open
The debate over attacking Iran's nuclear installations that had been simmering behind the closed doors of the Israeli defense establishment has cracked wide open with ministers and experts pushing the pros and cons in the media
Gilad Shalit's Release Emboldens Netanyahu's Iran Mandate
Israel's President Bibi Netanyahu and his defense minister Ehud Barak are more determined to attack Iran than ever
The real target of the fishy Iranian 'plot' could be the U.S.-Iranian relationship itself -- and that would be a sorry miscalculation
Tunisia Elections: The Real Thing This Time
Although many challenges lie ahead, Ennahda's victory in Tunisia shows that the country is starting to work like a real democracy
Mecca Pilgrimage Ripe for Sectarian Clash
The Hajj -- the annual pilgrimage when some 3 million Muslims converge on the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia -- is threatening to become the next flashpoint in the Sunni-Shiite cold war
UNESCO Vote to Admit Palestinian Authority Stirs Tempest
UNESCO voted to admit Palestine to full membership, adding heft to the Palestinian Authority's bid for membership to the United Nations and triggering a possible substantial loss of funds for the UN agency
Putting a Face on Iran Policies a Study in Frustration
We know neither who pulls the nuclear strings in Iran nor whether the Revolutionary Guard is behind the assassination plot
After the death of Gaddafi one may wonder why Syria has had a safe escape from any action. There are several reasons why the response to Syria has been different from the Libyan case
Libya and Iraq: The Price of Success
The withdrawal from Iraq creates enormous strategic complexities rather than closure. While the complexities in Libya are real but hardly strategic, the two events share certain characteristics and are instructive
Iraqi Pullout Whets Iranian Appetite
Even with stern warnings not to 'miscalculate' as troops pullout from Iraq, Iran will be tempted to foment turmoil in the region, mainly as a diversion to its own internal problems
The popular Arab Spring protests against tyrannical regimes originally brought hope for freedom and democracy in the region. However, even with marginal victories, like Qadhafi's death, the future of these countries remains extremely delicate and uncertain. Here's the latest update on the countries most affected by this year's Arab Spring uprisings
Mixed Emotions as the United States Leaves Iraq
The Problem Is Palestinian Rejectionism
A Shift in Israel-Hamas Relations?
New Projects to Ease Gaza Housing Crisis
Libya: Now the Hard Part Starts
Gadhafi Bites the Dust ... What's Next?
Libya: Humanitarian Intervention Comes of Age
Libya: The True Costs of Humanitarian Intervention
Obama Sets New Precedent with Role in Getting Gadhafi
Qadhafi's Death Leaves Libyan Oil Industry Uncertain
As Arab Awakening Gets Messy, US Involvement Weakens
Egyptian Blogger Finally Becomes Cause Celebre
Opinions Strong About Gaddafi's End and Libya's New Beginning
Libyans Celebrate Gaddafi's Death
Arab Spring, Israeli Isolation
Israeli - Palestinian Conflict: The Prisoner Swap
What War Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Might Look Like
United States Accusations Turn Up Heat in Simmering Gulf
From the Mediterranean to the Hindu Kush: Rethinking the Region
What if Arbabsiar Was All About the Drugs, Not Terror?
The Real Nuclear Threat From Iran May Not Be Nuclear Weapons
Iran Alleged Assassination Plot: Emboldened by Nuke Program?
Price of the Libya Intervention: Surface to Air Missiles for All
Exporters Armed Arab Spring Crackdown
Hamas Gains From Prisoner Swap Likely to Fade
Black Magic Widespread in Saudi Arabia
Syria: Alawites Go On Arms Shopping Spree
A New Phase in Post-Mubarak Egypt
Egyptian Army Turns Guns on Its Citizens
Timeline of Egyptian Sectarian Violence
Boycott Looms as Egyptian Elections Near
The Economics of the Arab Spring
Arab World Poised for Economic Growth Spurt
Many Arabs Stay Hopeful Even as Economies Sag
Sectarian Rifts Erupt Again in Saudi Arabia
Concerns Over 'Rampant Torture' Rise in Syria
Syria: Redrawing the Political Foundations
Lieberman Calls for No-Fly Zone Over Syria
Syrian Crackdown Reaches London and Paris
Americas to Become Mecca of World's Energy
Libya: Winning the Peace Collectively
Anwar Al Awlaki Death Doesn't Solve Yemen's Problems
Yemen: Fallout from the al-Awlaki Airstrike
Why America Should Pay Attention to Egyptian Elections
Even Non-Violent Palestinian Intifada Seems Unlikely Now
Jewish Extremists Burn Mosque in Israel
Cyprus: Waters Roil in Eastern Mediterranean
Radical Islamist Cleric Anwar al-Awlaki Killed in Yemen
Anwar Al-Awlaki's Death Major Victory For Counter-Terrorism
Is It a Mistake to Draw Solace From Iran's Long Bomb Gestation Period?
Iran's Support of Syria Is Backfiring
The Mottled Relationship: Iran and Latin America
Azerbaijan Wrestles with Iranian Predicament
Arab Spring Added Pressures to Middle East Peace Process
Azerbaijan Faces Difficult Choice Between Turkey and Israel
Blocking Palestinian Statehood
Israel Accepts Quartet Proposal to Resume Peace Talks
U.S. Congress: Standard Bearer for Israeli Expansion
Saudi Arabia Grants Women Limited Right to Vote
Saleh Return Deepens Crisis In Yemen
The Difficult Bit: The Arab Spring After Libya
Libya to Have a New Government within 7-10 Days
Libya Could Break Up Like Somalia
Israeli Settlers: Never Shy About Taking Law Into Own Hands
How to Save Israel and the United States from Themselves
Obama Wrong to Take Israel's Side
Saudis to United States: You're Sleeping on the Couch Tonight
Iran: Naval-Gazing More Political Than Military
Controversial Comeback For Egypt's Emergency Laws
Turkey: How Much of a Safe Haven for Political Dissidents?
Turkey's Neo-Ottoman Foreign Policy
Iran Has Much to Lose if Syria's Assad Falls
Iran Vows Retaliation in Case of Any 'Preventive Attack'
For Hamas Silence on Palestinian Statehood Is Golden
West Bank Economy Slows as Aid Drops and Statehood Jitters Grow
Israel - Turkey Tensions Here to Stay Diplomat Warns
Saudis: 'We're Killing Too Many Civilians in Yemen? Then Give Us Drones'
Extremists: Power-Mad Brothers Under the Skin
Will Oil Drown the Arab Spring?
7 Challenges for Post-Qadhafi Libya
Egypt: The Unbreakable Muslim Brotherhood
Turkey's Akyol, An Apostle Of The Third Way
Al-Qaeda Lost the Battle Long Ago
Arab Spring Still Fails to Deliver on Human Rights
Middle East: The Future of Women
Middle East: Bread and Dignity
Fear and Blogging in the Arab world
The Upcoming Palestinian Uprising
Israeli - Arab Crisis Approaching
Israeli Settlements Keep Middle East Unsettled
Middle East: Palestine Towards Statehood
Syrian Opposition Tries to Unite
Assad Rejects International Calls to Resign
Jordanian King Promises Reform to Skeptical Public
Libya After Gadhafi: Transitioning from Rebellion to Rule
Libya Threatens to Become Terrorist Arms Depot
Libya: Protection Challenge For The Opposition
Why Are Some Progressives Gloating over Libya?
Islam and Arab Political Change
Iran Reshaping Persian Gulf Politics
September Looms Large in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas: Palestinian Authority is Clamping Down On Our Preachers
Jordanian Mosque Named After Jesus
Saudis Assume Role as Banker of Counter-Revolution
Arabs Take Credit for 'Israeli Spring'
As Protests Grow, Syrian Regime Gets Religion
Egypt and Palestine: Internecine Alliance
In New Egypt Old Conspiracies Live On
Libya and the Problem with The Hague
Russia Has Syrian Blood on Its Hands
Why Middle East Studies Missed the Arab Spring
Egypt's Military and Upcoming Elections
Arab Spring: From Textbook to Tahrir Square
Lebanon's New Leaders Face Economic-Credibility Problem
Lebanon's Clerics Attack Domestic Violence Law
Is Syrian Unrest an Invitation for Al-Qaeda?
Belarus Holds Lessons for Syria's Asssad
Libya and America's Commitment Problem
In the Desert Kingdom: No Grassroots Politics
Turkey in Position to Lead Region Out of Tumultuous Century
Limited Options for United States in Yemen
Does Arab Spring Herald A More Fragmented Middle East?
The Human Cost of the Yemen Conflict
Yemeni President Saleh Is Out But Yemen's Future Uncertain
International Law, Palestinian Statehood and Israel's Security
Netanyahu's Message Is Self-Defeating
Israel's Borders and National Security
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood on the March -- Cautiously
The Middle East: The Persian Illusion
Defense Policy: International Terrorism Narrative Shift
The Latest Futility: New President, Same Middle East
Turkey Setting Poor Example for Other Arab Nations
Bin Laden's Death a Rorschach Test for the World
Democracy As Conflict Prevention
Libya: Military Defense Test Case
Understanding the Revolutions of 2011
Egypt Can't Seem To Shed Bad Habits
How Hosni Mubarak's Reign Came to an End
Terrorism After the Arab Revolutions
Parsing the Differences Between Tunisia, Egypt and Libya
Strategic Implications of Osama bin Laden's Death
Bin Laden's Death and the Implications for Jihadism
Final Letter to Osama bin Laden
President Obama on Osama Bin Laden
Bin Laden and the Return of Common Sense
Islamist Militancy in a Pre- and Post-Saleh Yemen
Libya and Beyond: Why not Every Nation for Itself?
World's Most Dangerous Man? Syrian Leader Makes Strong Case
America Should Exercise Pragmatic Idealism in the Arab World
The Arab Risings, Israel and Hamas
Richard Goldstone Recants His Report Attacking Israel
Latin America Provides Cautionary Tale for Middle East
Middle East: Autocratic Deafness
A Brave Libyan Stands Up Against Rape
Israel's Recent Political Actions Aren't Going Over Well
Global Arms Trade: A Vortex of Death and Wealth
Saudi Arabia: Guarding The Fortress
The Gulf Region: Anger Management
Did the United States Give Up on Libya?
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