Hundreds of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews took to the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday to protest against a proposed law intended to make it no longer possible for them to avoid mandatory military or civil service.
For over 30 years, the Middle East Policy Council has participated in the educational effort to fortify those who work for peace with justice. The Presbyterian Church in the USA is in the vanguard of this movement (for historical background on their decade-long project, see the
Ibrahim Mehleb, a former member of deposed Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak’s party, has been nominated as the country’s next prime minister following the surprise resignation of the previous government. Mr.
The P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) and Iran came together again last week to resume their negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
A government has been formed in Lebanon after 11 months of uncertainty and political maneuvering. Warring (figuratively and, at times, literally) Lebanese political factions have agreed to form a unity government composed of 24 cabinet ministers led by Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
Robert Malley, former program director for the Middle East & North Africa at the International Crisis Group, will return to the White House as a senior director at the National Security Council (NSC).
With parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of April, the various Iraqi political forces are actively seeking voter support. But the future of Iraq is unlikely to be determined solely in the ballot box.
Al Jazeera recently interviewed Middle East Policy Council executive director Dr. Thomas R. Mattair on next steps for Syria at the UN and options for the international community. This interview is conducted in Arabic
Qatar Censured by GCC Allies
Three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain—have withdrawn their ambassadors from Qatar.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest IDF Conscription Law
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews took to the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday to protest against a proposed law intended to make it no longer possible for them to avoid mandatory military or civil service.
Presbyterians Publish "Zionism Unsettled" Study Guide
For over 30 years, the Middle East Policy Council has participated in the educational effort to fortify those who work for peace with justice. The Presbyterian Church in the USA is in the vanguard of this movement (for historical background on their decade-long project, see the
Is New Egypt Cabinet More of the Same?
Ibrahim Mehleb, a former member of deposed Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak’s party, has been nominated as the country’s next prime minister following the surprise resignation of the previous government. Mr.
Iran Nuclear Deal Prospects Unpredictable
The P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) and Iran came together again last week to resume their negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Lebanon Gets a Government
A government has been formed in Lebanon after 11 months of uncertainty and political maneuvering. Warring (figuratively and, at times, literally) Lebanese political factions have agreed to form a unity government composed of 24 cabinet ministers led by Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
Robert Malley Returns to the White House
Robert Malley, former program director for the Middle East & North Africa at the International Crisis Group, will return to the White House as a senior director at the National Security Council (NSC).
Iraq's Difficult Road to the Ballot Box
With parliamentary elections scheduled for the end of April, the various Iraqi political forces are actively seeking voter support. But the future of Iraq is unlikely to be determined solely in the ballot box.
Al Jazeera Interviews Thomas Mattair on Syria (Arabic)
Al Jazeera recently interviewed Middle East Policy Council executive director Dr. Thomas R. Mattair on next steps for Syria at the UN and options for the international community. This interview is conducted in Arabic
The Latest on the Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Events in Israel and the Palestinian Territories are once again at the center of the region’s attention this week. The latest furor was caused by U.S.