If America Leaves Syria, the Kurds Need a Plan B
In front of cheering crowds at a political rally, Donald Trump once again managed to shock his own administration by
In Syria, Al Nusra’s Reincarnation Has Been Crippled on the Battlefield by Divided Al Qaeda Loyalties
The former Al Qaeda affiliate, Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS), is experiencing its most significant battlefield setback since its emergence
What the Plight of African Refugees in Israel Says About Zionism
With the growth of its technology sector and the discovery of large natural gas fields off its northern coast, Israel’s
Revisiting the Arab Charter for Human Rights
In the autumn of 1995, as I was seated in class at the American University of Paris, our professor started
Why Is Europe So Committed to the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Next month, the Middle East could enter uncharted territory, all because of a missing signature. On May 12, the US
Bahrain’s Massive Oil Discovery Could Boost the Country’s Economy, But Also Raises Questions
One often hears the saying that although Bahrain was the first Arab country to strike oil in 1932, it was
Turkey’s Frustration with the US in Syria Is Driving a Tactical Partnership with Moscow
Analysts who follow Turkey’s unexpected cooperation with Russia and Iran in Syria often ask whether Ankara has embarked on a
In a Village Without Men, a Community of Women Seeks a Durable Peace in Syria
A new kind of resistance is growing in war-torn Syria. In the heart of Rojava, the mainly Kurdish region of
Myths and Embellishments in Hezbollah’s Account of Its History
Few writers are able to get under the skin of Hezbollah, the Shia organization based in Lebanon that describes itself
Where Does Jordan Stand Toward the Syrian Regime? Closer Than You Might Think
Seven hard years since the Syrian civil war erupted across its border, what is the state of Jordan’s relationship with
The Syrian War that Brought Russia and Turkey Together Is Also the Wedge that Could Drive Them Apart
Eight years after the first agreement between Russia and Turkey to build a nuclear power plant, the ground-breaking ceremony finally
Turkish-Iranian Relations: Rivalry Without Hostility
Scholars of real politik often say that countries don’t have friends, only shared interests. Given Turkey’s recent attempts at rapprochement
Lessons Not Learned from the Iraq War
Fifteen years have passed since US troops pulled down Saddam Hussein’s statue in Fardos Square in Baghdad, to the cheers
The Next Frontier in Iran’s Expansionist Game
In mid-March, the US treasury department, in coordination with the justice department, sanctioned Iran’s Mabna Institute and 10 Iranian individuals
The Expulsion of Russia’s Diplomats Will Bring Putin Closer to the Muslim World
The Sochi Winter Olympics in February of 2014 were meant to be as much a celebration of Vladimir Putin’s Russia
In the ‘Gig Economy,’ the Arab World Needs Better Returns on Higher Education
In the “gig economy,” only highly skilled workers are sought after. Most Arab youth are in a precarious position, neither
