The future of the Turkish-Saudi relationship
On Thursday, April 28, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Saudi Arabia to meet with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first visit since the kil
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Tenuous presidential elections underscore Libya’s deep divisions
With only days to go before this weekend’s presidential elections, Libyans await the final decision of the country’s High National Election Commission on whether the voting will proceed at all.
Climate change tops regional agenda
The 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) underway in Glasgow has brought together government officials and representatives of civil society from around the world to try to find a way to avoid the worst effects of the impending crisis.
Tensions rise as the West and Turkey search for common ground
The arrest by Turkish authorities of 15 individuals suspected of spying on behalf of Israel has raised concerns about an increase in tension between the two countries. So far, neither side has spoken out publicly.
Iran’s Change of Guard Faces an Uncertain Future at Home and Abroad
The election of a conservative candidate last month in Iran’s presidential elections has raised important questions about the future of Iran’s domestic and foreign policy.
Libya's New Government is Met with Hope and Skepticism
The creation of a national-unity government in Libya has been welcomed as an important achievement for the Libyan people, as well as for the international community.
The International Landscape Awaiting the Biden Administration
John Torpey: Hi, my name is John Torpey, and I'm director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
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.