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…

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…
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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The diplomatic divide between the US and Turkey grows. More…
Mending America’s strained relationship with Turkey will be a top priority for John Kerry. More…
Lebanon’s collective identity and divided loyalties stall proper action. More…
It’s easy to bet against a Palestinian unity agreement, but that doesn’t mean it’s not on the horizon. More…
How Iran’s naval strategy and assets play a role in regional security More…
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, 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…