What's Next for the Region Following al-Baghdadi's Death?
News of the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of the Islamic State, has sparked debate across the region about the consequences of his demise.
U.S. Politics
Israelis Express Concerns about U.S. Abandonment of Kurds
Views from the Region
The U.S. withdrawal from Kurdish-controlled Syrian territory continues to impact U.S. allies in the region, as they come to terms with the possibility that the Trump administration may not always be there for them.
Turkish Incursion Along Border with Syria in Full Force Following U.S. Withdrawal
Views from the Region
The announcement and subsequent withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Syrian-Turkish border has caught many by surprise. It has sparked accusations of American betrayal, and even elicited some strong responses from the U.S. president’s allies in Congress.
Blood in the Water: How the U.S. and Israel Conspired to Ambush the USS Liberty
Joan Mellen
The problem with the concept of national security — a modern version of the notion of “raison d’état” — is that it is an invitation to lawlessness.
Lords of the Desert: Britain’s Struggle with America to Dominate the Middle East
James Barr
James Barr is acquiring an enviable reputation for an ability to pen narrative histories aimed at a popular audience that address the West’s involvement in shaping the politics of the Middle East during the 20th century.
Iran and Russia Pivot to the East: Was It U.S. Pressure? Preview
Iran and Russia Pivot to the East: Was It U.S. Pressure?
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The Middle East Post-Petroleum: Averting the Storm Preview
The Middle East Post-Petroleum: Averting the Storm
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Symposium — The United States-Saudi Arabian Relationship
Symposium — The United States-Saudi Arabian Relationship
Launch of the "Deal of the Century" Fails to Inspire
Views from the Region
This week saw the gathering in Bahrain of government and business representatives from across the region to participate in the launch of the first phase of the so-called "Deal of the Century." However, the proposal has failed to garner the support of the Palestinians who decided to boycott the ec
Turkish-U.S. Relations Under Strain
Views from the Region
U.S. relations with Turkey continue to deteriorate. It appears this most recent disagreement stems from Turkey's decision to purchase Russia’s S-400 missile-defense system.