No Jobs for Syria’s Civil Servants in Former Rebel-Held Areas
The war in Syria brought work to a halt for many people. But for hundreds of public servants in former
Between an Islamist and a Populist for President, Tunisian Democracy Is at a Crossroads
In a snap presidential election in September, Tunisians are likely to have to choose between an Islamist and a populist
The Sultan and the Tsar: Turkey’s Flirtation with Russia Has a Long History
Anyone wanting to understand Ankara’s current military and political engagements with Moscow needs to pay attention to two factors: Turkey’s
Part I: India or Pakistan? Kashmir Is a Test for Gulf Diplomacy
The unfolding situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where India’s Hindu nationalist government has abruptly ended the state’s autonomous status, puts
Part II: Beyond Pakistan and India, Will Kashmir Define the New Leader of the Muslim World?
For Saudi Arabia, home of Islam’s holiest sites, the ongoing crisis in Muslim-majority Kashmir extends far beyond the question of
Digging for Evidence: Israel Uses Archeology to Claim Rights Over Palestine – Because Faith Is No Longer Enough
July was a particularly busy month for archaeology in the Holy Land. In Tell es-Safi in southern Israel, archaeologists from
Turkey’s Secular Opposition is Turning on Syrians, With Consequences For the Border
Within hours of Turkey’s opposition party winning the re-run of Istanbul’s mayoral election, a new hashtag began trending on Twitter.
Only the EU Can Ease US-Iran Tensions
To many observers, Europe’s performance in defusing the crisis between Iran and the United States has been an embarrassing display
The Battle Between the US and Russia for Influence in the Middle East Shifts from Land to Sea and Beyond
In March, Cyprus, Greece and Israel signed a trilateral declaration that would, among other things, increase cooperation on regional security,
A Crisis in the Waters of the Arabian Gulf Is Testing a New Generation of European Leaders
The crisis in the waters of the Arabian Gulf is causing waves across the European continent. Against a background of
Aid Has Not Lifted Africa Out of Poverty, But Technology Will
Africa has the world’s lowest share of people using the internet, because of poor infrastructure and the rural nature of
Everything Has Its Price, Even A Child
It’s often said that everything has a price. The beloved heirloom or that priceless painting that’s been in the family
Uncomfortable in the Light, Algeria’s Generals Still Refuse to Retreat to the Shadows
Even in the capital of another country, Algeria’s interim president could not escape the sight of thousands of his fellow
Sand Could Be the Next Bonanza for Desert Countries
For centuries, the vast desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula were, at best, an uncomfortable fact of life, an everyday
An African Free-Trade Area and Growing Middle East-Africa Ties Are Key to Prosperity
If you want to understand our collective future, look no further than Africa. Let’s start with the obvious, Africa’s demographics.
Racism in Israel and Its ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement
Early this month, Israeli cities witnessed protests by some of the country’s 150,000-strong community of Ethiopian Jews. Protesters carried “Black
