In 2017, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Egypt cut their ties with Qatar over accusations of the latter’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran, and terrorist groups in the region.
The strength of the US democracy and its institutional safeguards has come under scrutiny after last week’s attack on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
2021 is seen across the region as a year rife with opportunities for improving economic performance, addressing climate-change concerns, as well as creating a more stable political and security environment.
The incoming Biden administration is likely to face a series of domestic and international challenges as it attempts to steer away from the policies of the past four years.
The Board of the Middle East Policy Council (MEPC) today announced that Ms. Bassima Alghussein has been appointed as the organization's new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2021.
The incoming Biden administration has made it clear that it intends to reengage with Iran. Just this week US President-elect Joe Biden said his administration would seek to rejoin the nuclear deal if Iran meets certain conditions.
The victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential elections has elicited strong views across the region. Coming after four years of a tumultuous US foreign policy approach, the prevailing sentiment is one of caution and uncertainty. Generally favoring Mr.
GCC Reconciliation — The Path to Greater Regional Stability?
In 2017, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Egypt cut their ties with Qatar over accusations of the latter’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran, and terrorist groups in the region.
Attack on U.S. Capitol a Clarion Call for Change
The strength of the US democracy and its institutional safeguards has come under scrutiny after last week’s attack on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
What Lies in Store for the Region in 2021?
2021 is seen across the region as a year rife with opportunities for improving economic performance, addressing climate-change concerns, as well as creating a more stable political and security environment.
Israeli-Palestinian Talks: Can Biden Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
The incoming Biden administration is likely to face a series of domestic and international challenges as it attempts to steer away from the policies of the past four years.
Regional Perspectives on Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
News of the approval for the mass production of several Covid-19 vaccines has buoyed up governments and people across the world.
Israel’s Likud Blue-and-White Government Coalition at Breaking Point
Israeli politics appear to be stuck in a never-ending cycle of instability as new elections loom on the horizon yet again.
Bassima Alghussein Appointed as New Executive Director of the MEPC
The Board of the Middle East Policy Council (MEPC) today announced that Ms. Bassima Alghussein has been appointed as the organization's new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2021.
No Good Options for Iran Following Yet Another High-Profile Assassination
The brazen assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh threatens to destabilize the region anew.
Can the United States and Iran Return to the Negotiating Table?
The incoming Biden administration has made it clear that it intends to reengage with Iran. Just this week US President-elect Joe Biden said his administration would seek to rejoin the nuclear deal if Iran meets certain conditions.
2020 Regional Expectations of the Biden Administration
The victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential elections has elicited strong views across the region. Coming after four years of a tumultuous US foreign policy approach, the prevailing sentiment is one of caution and uncertainty. Generally favoring Mr.