New UN Report Shows Shift in US Strategy
Should the United States abandon or adapt their counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan?
Daniel DePetris
The Freedom Agenda Spin
No, George W. Bush doesn’t have anything to do with today’s popular uprisings in the Middle East.
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.
The United States’ Predicament in Libya
Despite complaints of the Obama Administration’s response to Libya, erring on the side of caution is the right game plan.
Washington’s Strange United Nations Veto
The United States condemn Israeli settlement activity yet block a resolution condemning it.
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.
Donald Rumsfeld’s Reincarnation
Four years after resigning, the former defense secretary speaks out to defend his record. Daniel DePetris reflects on his memoir.
Egypt’s Foreign Policy Will Change
With a more accountable Egyptian government comes a new foreign policy that may cause jitters for America.
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.
Don’t Forget About Jordan, Yemen
The two Middle Eastern states are coping with internal protest movements of their own.
Hosni Mubarak’s Clever Ploy
By announcing he will leave in September, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is hoping the protests will lose steam.
Washington’s Next Move in Egypt
The United States should encourage the Egyptian military to remove President Mubarak and ease the country toward democratic elections.
United States Hedging Rhetoric on Egypt Protests
The Obama Administration finds itself in the uncomfortable position of having to decide whom to support in Egypt.