Iran, Syria Are No Allies in Defeating the Islamic State
Enemies of America that enabled the Islamic State in the first place can hardly be expected to help defeat it.
Middle East and North Africa
Iraq Installs New Government as Sectarian Divisions Deepen
Iraq has a more inclusive government but Kurdish and Shia militants are carrying out reprisals against Sunnis.
Obama: Will Defeat Iraqi Militants, No Ground Troops
Barack Obama calls on Sunni allies in the Middle East to help defeat the Islamic State in Iraq.
Egyptian, Emirates Jets Bomb Islamists in Libya
Without informing their American allies, Egypt and the UAE carry out airstrikes near Tripoli.
Iraq’s Maliki Refuses to Stand Down After Successor Named
Iraq’s president asks Haider al-Abadi to form a new government but Nouri al-Maliki refuses to stand down.
Erdoğan Victory Reinforces Turkey’s Islamization
The Turkish leader could use his election victory to marginalize opponents, further polarizing society.
America Intervenes in Iraqi Civil War, Reluctantly
President Barack Obama orders airstrikes but is reluctant to get deeply involved in Iraq’s sectarian conflicts.
Supported by Iraqi Air Force, Kurds Battle Islamists
In a remarkable turnaround, Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki supports a Kurdish offensive against radical Islamists insurgents.
Protective Edge: A Change in Israel’s Security Doctrine?
The principle of taking the offensive still has merit for Israel.
Israel Was Right to Reject American Ceasefire Proposal
Secretary of State John Kerry seemed to have only taken into account the concerns of Hamas.
Israel Launches Gaza Ground Offensive Against Militants
Israel sends infantry and tanks into the Gaza Strip.
Tripoli Airport Attacked as UN Pull Staff from Libya
Heavy fighting forces the closure of Tripoli’s airport and convinces the United Nations to pull out.
Amid Gaza Strikes, Netanyahu Rules Out West Bank Withdrawals
The Israeli leader says he is not prepared “to create another twenty Gazas” on the West Bank.
Israel Changes Strategy Against Gaza Militants
The operation marks a shift to lower Israel’s political costs. Has it played into Hamas’ hand?
Egypt’s Sisi Sees Regional Islamist Threat, Promises to Support Iraq
The former army chief is realigning Egypt’s foreign policy back in favor of its traditional Sunni allies.