The Temptation of Another Intervention
Even if the suppression of protests in Syria is ruthless, America cannot afford to turn it into another Libya.
Arab Spring
Old Wounds in the Persian Gulf
While the world is focused on Libya, a potentially far more dangerous situation is unfolding in the kingdom of Bahrain.
Forestalling Another Civil War in Yemen
The United States may use their contacts with both the government and the opposition in Yemen to avert a crisis.
Gaddafi’s Resolve Sparks Civil War in Libya
After weeks of anti-government protests, Libya succumbed to civil war.
Saudi Resolve Defies American Rhetoric
Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in neighboring Bahrain presents challenges to the kingdom’s relations with the United States.
Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain as Protests Escalate
Bahrain’s neighboring Gulf states send troops to protect energy facilities and infrastructure from anti-government protesters.
Is Syria Immune from the Arab Unrest?
While peoples across the Middle East are rising up against their authoritarian governments, Syrians seem the odd man out.
Arab Interim Governments Struggling in Power
After their rulers were removed from office, Egypt’s and Tunisia’s interim governments have to enact political reform while preserving stability.
Arab Unrest Spreads to Gulf State Oman
The small Persian Gulf state of Oman has not been able to escape the anti-government protests rocking the Arab world.
Time for the Administration to Act on Libya
Washington may have limited leverage, but it can still mobilize a broad international coalition against Muammar Gaddafi.
The Volcanic Island in the Persian Gulf
Bahrain may be a dot on the map, but the kingdom happens to have implications for the entire region.
Economic Freedom and the Arab Revolts
From Tunisia to Egypt to Jordan, high unemployment and corruption fuel popular uprisings.
In Yemen, Many Protests, One Villain
Jane Novak examines the current state of protests in Yemen and explains why they won’t easily be silenced.
Egyptian President Resigns After Weeks of Protest
Amid mass protest and after weeks of unrest, Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak resigned the presidency, ushering in an era of military rule.
Egypt’s Lame Attempt at Reconciliation
The Egyptian regime met with members of the opposition this week but their talks won’t make the protests go away.