There is no end to the Syrian civil war in sight, despite the major world powers pushing for a ceasefire. It is likely that the refugee crisis will only worsen in the coming spring months.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has recently taken to calling-in to various radio stations to reassure a restive and concerned population that he is aware of their dissatisfaction with government policy. But critics at home and abroad are unlikely to give him the slack he desires.
Isaac Herzog, the leader of Zionist Union (Israel’s largest opposition bloc), recently put forward a plan that would see the Arab neighborhoods in Israel, along with areas of the West Bank which are not currently occupied by Jewish settlers, completely physically separated from Israel proper
The lifting of nuclear sanctions against Iran, punctuated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s economic mission to Italy and France, continues to occupy much of the editorial and op-ed space in Middle Eastern dailies.
Brian Katulis, Middle East Policy Council Boardmember and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on January 20, 2016.
How Far Will the War in Syria Spread?
The conflict in Syria continues to be a source of instability in the region.
Dear Lebanon: Do Not Give Up
The international community has turned a blind eye to Iran’s domination of Lebanon.
Finding Lebanon's President
The office of the Lebanese president has remained vacant for the last 21 months, a victim of Lebanon’s complex sectarian politics.
A Greater Role for Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Syria?
There is no end to the Syrian civil war in sight, despite the major world powers pushing for a ceasefire. It is likely that the refugee crisis will only worsen in the coming spring months.
Egypt Faces Criticism over Human Rights Record
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has recently taken to calling-in to various radio stations to reassure a restive and concerned population that he is aware of their dissatisfaction with government policy. But critics at home and abroad are unlikely to give him the slack he desires.
Separation or Confederation: Is the Two-State Solution Over?
Isaac Herzog, the leader of Zionist Union (Israel’s largest opposition bloc), recently put forward a plan that would see the Arab neighborhoods in Israel, along with areas of the West Bank which are not currently occupied by Jewish settlers, completely physically separated from Israel proper
Western Powers Kowtow to Iran
Iran’s treasury is overflowing. President Hassan Rouhani, touring European capitals on a shopping spree, is being treated like royalty.
Israeli Settlement Plans Draw International Condemnation
The Israeli government’s settlement policy has come under renewed scrutiny following the approval of new construction in the Occupied Territories.
Lifting of Iran Sanctions Leads to Financial Volatility and Diplomatic Uncertainty
The lifting of nuclear sanctions against Iran, punctuated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s economic mission to Italy and France, continues to occupy much of the editorial and op-ed space in Middle Eastern dailies.
Middle East Stability and the International Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Brian Katulis, Middle East Policy Council Boardmember and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on January 20, 2016.
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