Even though the wars in Syria and Iraq are dying down, Saudi Arabia will have to learn to share the Middle East with Iran.
Tackling Global Inequality
Why can’t 20th century tools be used to address 21st century income inequality?
Transition in the Middle East: Transition to What?
In the Middle East and North Africa, the transition toward equitable economic development and transparent and accountable rule of law will take a very long time.
Why Saudi Arabia’s Lebanon Gamble May Pay Off
Hezbollah may choose to focus on its all-important goal of securing Lebanese-Syrian relations, at the expense of the Houthis in Yemen.
South Sudan: Losing the Last Vestiges of Our Moral Fabric
“Never again,” adopted in the wake of the Second World War, has become nothing but an empty slogan in South Sudan, Syria, Libya and Yemen.
Zimbabwe’s Tailspin: The Lessons for Africa
Once upon a time, Zimbabwe was a country that all of us looked up to as how post-liberation Africa could look like.
Anti-Corruption: Saudis Use China’s Playbook
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is playing the corruption card to strengthen his control over the country.
Time to Kick Turkey Out of NATO?
Violations of the free press and of human rights demand that the West reevaluate its relationship with Turkey.
Prince Mohammed’s Latest Gamble
Can the latest Saudi crackdown disarm ever more widespread opposition within the royal family and the military to the reform path and the Yemen war?
























