Black Sea falls by the wayside in impeachment controversy.
Erdogan and ISIS
Trump should not fall for the Turkish president’s public relations stunts.
What’s at Stake in Lebanon
Lebanon’s peaceful revolution faces being crushed by Iran-backed Hezbollah terrified of a new Middle East politics.
Pakistan: Islamists Join the Global Protest Fray
Pakistan, long viewed as an incubator of religious militancy, is gearing up for a battle over the future of the country’s notorious Madrassas.
Turkey and the Kurds: What Goes Around Comes Around
Erdogan neglected alternative options that could have strengthened Turkey’s position — without sparking the ire of much of the international community.
Trump and the Kurds: An Act of Betrayal and Infamy
Trump abandoning the Kurds will damage the U.S. and embolden its foes. It amounts to nothing less than treason.
The Endless Gyrations of the US in the Middle East
Why the U.S. must fundamentally change its Middle East policy from false friendships to hard containment.
Putin (Clumsily) Seeks to Exploit Gulf Tensions
Putin still has much to learn to make the most of the opportunities that arise from the United States’ strategic shifts and tactical fumbles.
Domestic Violence in the Middle East
There cannot be true development in the Middle East without progress on women’s rights.
Erdogan’s Russian Pipe Dreams
While Turkey’s President dreams big power dreams, Putin plays Erdogan like a fiddle.
























