The Gulf’s Role in Maintaining Peace in Ethiopia
The Arabian Gulf and the Horn of Africa have a tangled but robust relationship. For decades, countries from these regions
Arab Religiosity Survey Raises More Questions Than It Answers
“Arabs becoming less religious,” proclaimed the Times of Israel. “Arab world turns its back on religion,” agreed the Guardian. Arabs,
We Must Put Women Back Into Our History Books
Here’s an impressive list: Maryam Al-Ijliya Al Astrulabi, astronomer and master maker of astrolabes in 10thcentury Syria. Huda Shaarawy (1879-1947),
The Syrian Regime Is Pursuing Its Opponents Through the Use of a Loophole – Private Prosecution
After the Damascus regime successfully regained control of rebel-held territories in Syria, the number of opposition figures arrested skyrocketed. Yet,
India’s New Government Will Loosen Ties with Iran and Deepen Relations with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel
In a series of policy decisions and developments this month, Narendra Modi, newly elected to a second term as prime
Erdogan’s Fumble in Istanbul Puts the 2023 Presidential Election in Play
One thing worse than losing an election is losing the same vote twice – and the second time around with
The Real Danger in the Arabian Gulf Lies Not on the Water but Below it
In the past month, the eyes of the world have been on the geopolitical drama being played out in the
Egypt’s ‘Macro World’ Must Respond to the ‘Micro World’ of Its Citizens
A few years before the uprisings that rocked Egypt and the broader Arab world, a young Egyptian blogger offered a
Tehran Wants Iranian-Americans to Feel Alienated and US Democrats are Helping
The Iranian regime has stumbled on a treasure trove: Iranian-Americans. Estimates of their numbers vary, but at least half a
Istanbul’s Crucial Vote Is Not Just About Electing a Mayor but Removing a Rival to Erdogan
Given the stakes, the debate was surprisingly cordial. Against a backdrop of images of Istanbul, the two candidates for the
A Transitional Justice Process for ISIS Members Is Essential for Stability in Syria
Following the territorial defeat of ISIS in northeastern Syria, Kurdish-led local authorities are now grappling with bringing the group’s members
Unqualified, Inexperienced, Far from Impartial… Why Should the Palestinians Trust Kushner and His Deal of the Century?
Over the past few weeks the Palestinian Authority has come under increasing pressure from all sides to engage with the
Israel’s Pivot to Asia: Will it Affect US-Israeli relations?
The conventional truth that US-Israeli relations are solid, sustainable and largely impervious to American partisan differences is mostly correct. But
Can Israel Handle the New Fault Lines in Its Domestic Politics?
One often-overlooked aspect of politics in Israel is the utter lack of unity in the political system. This is a
Trump’s Sanctions Are Working and Will Prevent War with Iran and Reduce Tehran’s Influence in the Middle East
Iran sanctions are on the rise again, and more are coming. Iran is engaged in a series of missteps that
Reasons to be Wary of Trump’s Desire for War with Iran
First four ships are sabotaged at anchor off the UAE port of Fujairah. Now, a month later, two more oil
