Saudi King Skips Obama Summit, Embarrassing Ally
The Saudis aren’t convinced by the American’s assurances about his nuclear diplomacy with Iran.
Middle East and North Africa
Israel’s Netanyahu Secures One-Seat Majority for Coalition
Benjamin Netanyahu returns for a fourth term as prime minister but with the smallest possible majority.
Arabs, Turkey Coordinate Syrian War Efforts
American policy may have compelled the Arabs and Turks to set aside their differences in Syria.
Saudi King Seen Preparing Favorite Son for Power
Prince Mohammad now commands the desert kingdom’s two pillars of power: oil and weapons.
Israel’s Netanyahu Signs Deals with Centrist, Orthodox Parties
Israel’s hawkish prime minister is building his most right-wing government yet.
Saudi King Replaces Crown Prince, Foreign Minister
King Salman shakes up Saudi Arabia’s leadership three months after ascending the throne.
South Africa and the Perils of Forced Union in the Middle East
Having learned nothing from history, the West is compelling warring tribes to coexist against their will.
Saudis Step Up Yemen War, Deploy National Guard
Saudi Arabia starts a new military operation in Yemen and deploys its National Guard.
As Saudis Bomb Yemen, Iran Just Has to Sit Back
Doubts about the kingdom’s ability to meet its stated objectives in Yemen are growing.
Russia Risks Proxy Arms Race with S-300 Delivery
The delivery of the missile system could compel America to bolster its support for Arab states.
America Speeds Up Arms to Arabs Fighting in Yemen
The United States expedite weapons deliveries to allies fighting Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.
Iran Hails Nuclear Deal as Step Toward Improved Relations
Iran’s president says he hopes a nuclear agreement will lead to broader rapprochement with the West.
Despite Saudi Airstrikes, Yemen Rebels Enter Aden
Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi’s last stronghold seems on the verge of falling into Houthi rebel hands.
America Unlocks Aid to Egypt in Effort to Reassure Arabs
Not wanting to be seen as leaning too heavily toward Iran, the United States restore military assistance to Egypt.
Warships Shell Aden, Saudis’ Yemen Strategy Becomes Clearer
Arab strikes could drive a wedge the Houthis and Saleh loyalists, making a ground invasion less likely.