The 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?
detailsAlthough a NATO partner, Turkey has purchased the Russian air defense system. And, Turkey and the US stand on different sides when it comes to Syria.
detailsFundamentally, the ceasefire, assumes the U.S. still matters in Syria. It does not.
detailsSince the collapse of the Soviet Union, US military thought has focused on small scale conflicts, not the major wars. As a result, the US military evolved away from a major land army
detailsPoor coverage of Britains withdrawal from the European Union risks creating a democratic deficit and storing up resentment for the future.
detailsRussia has steadily inserted itself into Iraqs military, energy, and educational sectors, and these relationships could turn Baghdad further away from the United States now that the Trump administration has ceded Syria to Moscow.
detailsPolitical parties behind Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi pressure him to not resign.
detailsUnder Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indias character is being transformed by a government with no regard for institutions
detailsAnkara is dealing with the United States and Russia, but what is defining this treacherous triangle?
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