Natural Gas Discovery Could Give Egypt Relief
The discovery of a huge gasfield off the Egyptian coast couldn’t have come at a better time for the Arab nation.
Middle East and North Africa
This Is the “Serious” Republican Foreign Policy?
Marco Rubio’s proposals for American policy in the Middle East do not inspire much confidence.
Davutoğlu Returns Mandate, Early Elections Likely
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is likely to call snap elections rather than give other parties a chance to govern.
Why Did the United States Remove Patriot Missiles from Turkey?
America’s official explanations for the removal of the air defense system from Turkey make no sense.
Snap Elections Likely After Turkish Coalition Talks Fail
Turkey’s ruling Islamist party will try to win back its majority by suppressing support for the opposition Kurds.
Army Pulls Back as Syrian Rebels Advance on Alawite Heartland
Islamist opposition forces make another move on the historical heartland of Bashar Assad’s Alawite sect.
Blaming Obama for Islamic State’s Rise is Absurd
Republicans who accuse the president of pulling out of Iraq “prematurely” are not owning up to the facts.
Emirates Deepen Involvement in Yemen, Saudis Back Islamists
The Emirates step up efforts to push back the Houthis while Saudi Arabia relies on local proxies.
Kurdish, Far-Leftist Militants Step Up Violence in Turkey
Kurdish and far-leftist groups carry out a wave of attacks in the wake of a Turkish security crackdown.
Iran May Not Be the Middle East’s Hegemon — Yet
Sanctions and isolation have weakened Iran, but it is still in a strong position to expand its influence in the Middle East.
Turkey’s Commitment to Defeating Islamists in Doubt
It’s hard to say if Turkey supported the self-declared Islamic State, but it isn’t doing much to stop it.
Has the West Abandoned the Kurds? It’s Complicated
There are more than two sides to the conflict.
Turkey Seeks to Block Allies from Supporting Kurds
Despite joining the war against the Islamic State, Turkey doesn’t want its allies aiding the group’s Kurdish rivals.
Turkey Targets Islamic State, Keeps Eye on Kurds
Turkey carries out its first strikes against the Islamic State in Syria and goes after Kurdish militants at the same time.
Hadi Irrelevant as Saudis Bogged Down in Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s support for Sunni Islamists belies its nominal goal of restoring Yemen’s president.