Erdogan will look to discuss three major issues with Obama when they meet: Syria, Israel, and energy. Whatever decisions are made, the impact on the greater Near East is likely to be substantial. More…
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The Next Man Up Reply
Any viable Palestinian state must be able to endure the turnover of politicians without taking drastic steps back in stability. For Fayyad, a smooth transition in power could be his greatest gift to the Palestinian people.
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What Israel’s apology does and does not mean for a new era of Turkish-Israeli relations.
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Erdogan’s Rhetoric is Kerry’s Headache Reply
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Ankara on Line Three, Mr Secretary Reply
Mending America’s strained relationship with Turkey will be a top priority for John Kerry. More…
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Lebanon’s collective identity and divided loyalties stall proper action. More…
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Iran’s Naval Strategy: Planning for the Worst Reply
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A Brief Recap of the Israeli Foreign Policy Debate Reply
For political observers in Israel, it was an unique opportunity to garner some insight into the foreign policy beliefs of the leading candidates; for the candidates, it was a chance to distance themselves from each other. More…
In Syria, Exacerbation of the Civil War Leads to a Rise of Jihadists Reply
In Syria, a power vacuum has created space for the emergence of Jihadists — how the West deals with this dilemma will be the next stage of Syria’s civil war. More…
