Turkish Army’s Demand for Coup Retrial Is Dilemma for Erdoğan
The prime minister suddenly finds himself aligned with former foes against Turkey’s legal system.
Middle East and North Africa
Turkey’s Erdoğan Sees Foreign Plot in Corruption Probe
The Turkish leader calls for a “second independence war” to defeat his enemies.
West Sees Syria’s Islamists as Too Powerful to Ignore
Western backers of the Syrian rebellion can no longer ignore Islamist opposition forces.
West Suspends Syrian Rebel Aid as Commander Flees to Turkey
Britain and the United States suspend their support after Islamist rebels take hold of a weapons depot.
Forces Defeat Rebels at Qara, Retake Damascus-Homs Highway
Bashar Assad’s regime restores a critical line of communication to supply its operations in the north.
Trying to Find a Rhyme: The Middle East’s New Age
It is tempting to compare the upheavals in the Middle East to previous revolutions, but history does not simply repeat itself.
Little Might Come of Egyptian-Russian Defense Cooperation
Egypt’s promise of a “new era” in relations with Russia is probably designed to put pressure on America.
Libyan Berber Militia Shuts Undersea Gas Exports to Italy
Militants block natural gas exports to pressure the central government into recognizing their heritage.
Kerry Tries to Rescue Stalled Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
America’s secretary of state is doing his utmost to ensure that the negotiating process continues.
Saudi Nuclear Weapons “Sitting Ready for Delivery” in Pakistan
The oil kingdom might acquire nuclear weapons before its nemesis Iran does — from its old friend Pakistan.
East Libya Autonomy Movement Declares Regional Government
The region that gave birth to the Libyan revolt demands to share power with Tripoli.
United States Ambivalent as Iraqi Kurds Move to Independence
While Iraq’s Arabs battle for control of the central government, the Kurds are quietly prospering.
Maliki Can Learn Counterinsurgency Lessons from Americans
The Iraqi leader has to reach out to his opponents.
Russia Agrees to Deliver Missile System: Iran
Iran’s air force chief says Russia has agreed to deliver missiles they previously canceled.
Egypt Aid Suspension Worries America’s Arab Allies, Israel
Israel and the Gulf monarchs are wary of destabilizing a government in Cairo they can work with.