How Artificial Intelligence and Robotics can Help the Gulf Become Food Secure
At its core, food security is a function of water availability. The Middle East – particularly the Arabian Gulf states
Turkey and Russia are Turning Syria into a Showcase for their Latest Weapons
In the early hours of October 7, 2015, over two dozen cruise missiles slammed into targets in Aleppo and Idlib.
Amid Tension in Western Libya, a New Narrative Reveals its Effectiveness
As it marks the seventh anniversary of the anti-Gadhafi uprisings, Libya has no shortage of areas prone to a spike
Role Models for the Middle East’s Youth Don’t Need to Be Arab
Role models are a hot topic in the Middle East. Almost everyone will tell you that to spark aspiration in
The Trump Administration Needs a Counter Extremism Strategy for the Middle East
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump spent months of his campaign decrying the actions of what he labeled “radical Islamic
It Will Take More Than One Speech by Tillerson to Reverse the US’s Policy on Syria
Finally, after months of waiting, but without too much fanfare, America’s defense secretary put flesh on the bones of Donald
The Middle East’s Garbage Crisis Won’t Be Solved by Building Better Landfills
What to do with garbage is a problem the world over. But in the Middle East, it can be one
The Critical Role Language Plays in Israel’s Arsenal Against the Palestinian People
Semantic shifts are often no more than signs of the natural evolution of language. In Israel, however, they often can
The Middle East’s Cyber Security Crisis
Many security specialists consider the Middle East to be the testbed for cyber espionage and warfare, especially since 2009 when
Tunisia’s Unfinished Economic Reforms Put Its Democratic Evolution in Danger
(Michael Ayari contributed to this article.) The Tunisian protests and riots earlier this month have too often been framed as
Syria’s Bashar Al Assad in His Comfort Zone
The war in Syria is far from over, but the threat to the regime of Bashar Al Assad is long
As Saudi Arabia Reforms, Its Neighbors Will Need to Adjust
Saudi Arabia, unfairly or not, long has been considered by many in the investment community as an unattractive destination for
To Better Fight ISIS, Take the Battle to Its Conspiracy Theories
The Middle East can claim a measure of victory against radical extremism in this new year, as ISIS is vanquished
What Are China’s Plans for the Middle East After Its Troops Arrive in Syria?
China wants to take center stage in global affairs, and under President Xi Jinping it is showing a much stronger
Gulf States have a Big Stake in the Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Each January, the global technology industry gathers in Las Vegas to unveil its latest innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Why We Should Care About Arabic Poetry
A good orator makes us see with our ears – Old Arab proverb Hundreds of years ago, in the bustling
