Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
Iran
Is the Arab Spring a Distraction for America?
Kathleen T. McFarland warned that America is diverting its attention from the real threat in the Middle East: Iran.
Ahmadinejad Rebuffed by Iran’s Supreme Leader
After resigning from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government, Iran’s intelligence minister was reinstated by the supreme leader.
Saudi Resolve Defies American Rhetoric
Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in neighboring Bahrain presents challenges to the kingdom’s relations with the United States.
Iranian Warships Headed for Suez Canal
Two Iranian warships are planning to traverse the Suez Canal. Israel regards the move as a provocation.
Mr Zero Problems’ Predicament
The Turkish foreign minister has to balance relations with old friends against new ones or risk losing both.
A Week of Turmoil in the Middle East
There is a lot going on in the Middle East this week. Daniel DePetris provides an overview.
Talking in Istanbul is the World’s Best Option
Granting Iran the right to enrich its own uranium is the only possible outcome of successful negotiations, says Daniel DePetris.
Iran’s Breach of the Monroe Doctrine
The fifth American president could never have imagined a Persian nation breaching his famous doctrine.
Clinton Visits Tumultuous Central Asia
The secretary’s visit highlights the dangers of deeper American involvement in a volatile region.
WikiLeaks’ Release Doesn’t Serve Anyone
The indiscriminate publications of thousands of diplomatic cables by a whistleblowers’ website is outright irresponsible, argues Nick Ottens.
The Upcoming Iran Meeting of December 5
Western powers and Iran agree to talk on December 5. But what topics will be up for discussion remains unclear.
How Turkey Could Ruin the Missile Shield
Now Obama has finally assured Moscow that the European missile shield isn’t aimed at them, Turkey threatens to spoil everything.
Chinese Companies Defy United Nations Sanctions
In Iran and the Sudan, Chinese companies disregard sanctions to buy oil.
Iran’s Internal Power Struggle
While President Ahmadinejad is attempting to strengthen his executive office, the clergy worries about Iran’s revolutionary ideals being squandered.