Saudi Arabia gets a pass while Israel keeps its greatest rival in check. More…
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Toeing the “Red Line” 1
Israel and Saudi Arabia prepare to face a shared enemy. More…
The Crisis Within Reply
Israel’s failed efforts at conscription reform highlight a wider demographic dilemma.
This is the first in a series of installments that will highlight the different demographic issues facing the countries of the Near East — and their implications on the region as a whole. More…
The Pragmatism of Iraqi Kurdistan Reply
The Kurds of Iraq and Syria are seeking greater autonomy. How to achieve that autonomy is another matter.
This is part two of a two-part series by Senior Editor J. Dana Stuster discussing the issues facing Kurdistan. More…
Syria’s Kurds Seize Autonomy 1
The Kurds of Iraq and Syria are seeking greater autonomy. How to achieve that autonomy is another matter. This is the first in a two-part series on Kurdistan by Senior Editor J. Dana Stuster. You can read the second piece here tomorrow. More…
Turkey’s African Opening: Limits and Potential 1
Turkey scrambled for Africa, but will have to rethink its priorities after the Arab Spring.
The new scramble for Africa is a growing arena of competition among the great and rising powers in the emerging new world order. Nearly each and every regional actor strives to diversify its policies in order to reap political gains, both domestically and internationally. Turkey stands out in this regard. More…
Crowded Theater 2
Middle East policy in an age of unforeseen consequences.
September 11th nearly passed by without incident last week – after more than a decade, the date can finally be commemorated with quiet, personal remembrances rather than sensationalist productions. More…
The Unintended Consequences of International Inaction in Syria Reply
Russia and China stand to lose from inaction, but do they realize what’s at stake? More…
Forgetting Westphalia: The Changing Rules of Middle Eastern Terrorism Reply
Hezbollah’s attack in Bulgaria and the Iran-Syria alliance is altering the way Israel approaches the security issues in the region. More…
As Syrian Refugees Increase, Jordan Scrambles to Accommodate Reply
No end in sight for Jordan’s refugee crisis More…
