Hasty Border Closures Invite Chaos—and Can Seed New Outbreaks
detailsThe disparity was highlighted in April when stock markets enjoyed a banner month even as 22 million people were added to the unemployment rolls.
detailsChina Is Maneuvering for International Leadership as the United States Falters
detailsA regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
detailsA regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
detailsIt would a tragic shame if it ended. For Iraqis, the American presence is hugely beneficial as a counterweight to Iran and ISIS. Americans are also helpful with Iraqi internal politics—especially in regard to sectarian divisions in the security forces
detailsThe latest crackdown appears to have targeted senior defense and interior officials, spurring speculation that they are linked to previously detained princes rumored to be plotting a coup.
detailsThe COVID-19 crisis is rich in lessons, especially for the United States. One takeaway is that viruses do not carry passports; in fact, they don’t observe national borders – or nationalist rhetoric – at all.
detailsThe arrest of such high-ranking princes reveals the shaky ground on which the young princes future rests
detailsA clear parallel between the growing COVID-19 pandemic and climate change is emerging. In particular, both phenomena highlight the need for much closer forward-looking international cooperation to reduce and manage global threats.
detailshere is an old political adage that says, “a week is an eternity in politics.” That adage was no truer than this week. A week ago, Vice President Biden’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination seemed dead.
detailsThe decision to kill General Qasem Soleimani has received widespread attention. However, another important Iranian military leader, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, was also killed in the attack. Ranj Alaaldin explains why
detailsA regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
detailsReshaping institutions and funding can help save lives.
detailsAt this stage, there is no telling how bad the COVID-19 epidemic will become before the contagion subsides or an effective, widely available vaccine is rolled out.
detailsMENA POLICYMAKERS MUST LAUNCH A NEW GOVERNANCE REFORM AGENDA
detailsThe battle for Idlib is raising fears of a big-power conflict
detailsWhile the single market is a valuable asset, it cannot be Europes sole frame of reference. To become an effective strategic actor, the EU must make the most of all of the tools at its disposal, and that requires developing a compelling strategic vision an
detailsGovernments, and ultimately people, can reverse the alarming trends of 2019. But 2020 will be another year of living dangerously if short-term policies continue to be pursued at the expense of long-term vision.
detailsThe Arab uprisings of 2019 are stages in a political struggle that is likely to continue.
detailsA new wave of Arab uprisings suggests that the authoritarian bargain of the past may be collapsing.
detailsRather than attempting to beat Iran into submission with escalating economic sanctions, the international community should be attempting to guide it toward greater openness...
detailsLebanons protesters succeeded in one of their demands: the resignation of the countrys embattled Prime Minister. After the seismic protests, what is the best way forward?
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