Every Citizen Serves: Autistic Soldiers in Israel’s Army
Israel’s Special Intelligence Unit 9900 shows there is a space for every citizen in the military.
Middle East and North Africa
Russia’s Putin Seeks to “Rescue” Syrian Dictatorship
The Russian leader argues that the alternative to Bashar Assad is the disintegration of Syria.
Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession
By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.
France to Sell Helicopter Carriers to Egypt
The deal cements France’s growing role as the arms supplier of Western-allied Arab states.
Labor Could Replace Nationalists in Israel’s Coalition
Labor seems willing, but Benjamin Netanyahu would risk alienating his supporters.
Why Israel Won’t Let the West Bank Go
Religious considerations aside, the West Bank gives Israel a security buffer many believe it needs.
Can We Blame George Bush for the Syrian Refugee Crisis?
America “broke” the Middle East and now its European allies are living with the consequences.
Russia’s Goal in Syria May Be to Worsen Refugee Crisis
By drawing out the war in Syria, Russia may be trying to exacerbate a crisis that is dividing Europe.
East-West Standoff Informs Russia’s Support for Assad
Russia has interests in Syria, but it also sees the war through the prism of its standoff with the West.
Russia’s Smart-Dumb Move into Syria’s Civil War
Russia’s support for Bashar Assad makes it seem more reliable to its allies. But at what cost?
Arab-Backed Islamists Seize Syria’s Idlib Province
An alliance of Islamist groups ejects forces loyal to Bashar Assad from the northwest of Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s No Good, Very Bad War in Yemen
The failing intervention in Yemen could soon start undermining the social contract in Arab states.
Arab Gulf States Will Have to Let in Syrian Refugees
The monarchies in the Gulf are reluctant to admit refugees from Syria but will likely have to.
Russia Seen Expanding Role in Syrian Conflict
Rumors swirl about Russian forces in Syria weeks after a high Iranian official visited Moscow.
After Iran Deal, America Must Reassure Arab Allies
If America is to “pivot” on the Middle East’s Shia-Sunni divide, it must appease Iran’s rivals.