Plans for Joint Arab Military Force Look Improbable
Arab states have too many conflicting interests and priorities to make a joint military force work.
Middle East and North Africa
Houthis, Saudis Clash on Border, Arabs Deploy Navy
Egypt and Saudi Arabia deploy warships to the Red Sea after a second night of bombing in Sana’a.
Egyptian-Saudi Invasion of Yemen Imminent: Officials
Arab states plan to invade once airstrikes have weakened Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi’s opponents.
Airstrikes Deepen Iranian-Saudi Proxy War in Yemen
Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to restore its recognized president.
Houthis Press South, Analysts Say Assault on Aden Unlikely
While Yemen’s Houthi rebels advance, an assault on the remnant government in Aden is unlikely.
Saudis Vow Measures Against Iran’s “Aggression” in Yemen
The kingdom’s foreign minister says it will take “necessary measures” if diplomacy fails.
America Is Starting to Pivot on the Shia-Sunni Divide
Rapprochement with Iran will upset America’s allies but ultimately help it advance its strategic goals.
Yemen Power Struggle Worsens, Fighting in Aden
Yemen’s president faces opposition from Iranian-backed rebels as well as his predecessor.
Exit Polls Put Israel’s Netanyahu Within Reach of Majority
Israel’s conservative prime minister is more likely to put together a majority than his left-wing rivals.
Netanyahu Could Stay in Power Despite Low Poll Figures
Israel’s prime minister could lose the election but outplay his rivals.
Kerry Assures Arabs Iran Deal Is No Grand Bargain
The secretary tries to convince Saudi Arabia that a deal with Iran won’t foreshadow a broader rapprochement.
Israel’s Netanyahu Battered by Scandals, High Living Costs
The prime minister hoped for a fresh mandate. His left-wing rivals are up in the polls.
Sisi’s Big Buyoff: A New Egyptian Capital
Plans to build a new capital are an attempt to placate Egypt’s restive population.
Saleh Loyalists Abandon Yemen’s Hadi
A power struggle between Yemen’s former president and his embattled successor could benefit Houthi rebels.
Libya’s Islamic State Threat Should Not Be Overstated
The war between Libya’s rival governments, and the loyalties they command, matters more.