American-Saudi Alliance Likely to Survive Upheaval
The two countries have their disagreements, but the American-Saudi partnership remains strong at heart.
Middle East and North Africa
Authorities on Edge After Al Qaeda Leader Captured in Libya
The Americans kept Libya’s government in the dark about their plan to apprehend a terrorist.
What Iran’s New Drone Aircraft Mean for Israel
Iran’s new unmanned aerial vehicles go a long way to strengthen its capabilities — and could be used against Israel.
Egypt Resorts to Stopgap Economic Measures in Crisis
The interim government does little to improve Egypt’s long-term economic prospects.
Tunisia’s Islamists to Resign, Pave Way for New Elections
The ruling Islamists agrees to form a caretaker government with seculars before elections are called.
Libya Fragmentation Looms as South Debates Autonomy
Tribal leaders in southwestern Fezzan accuse the central government of failing their region.
American-Iranian Détente Could Benefit Both, Alarm Arabs
The United States could benefit from responding favorably to Iran’s overtures even if their Arab allies will have doubts.
Syrian Regime Admits War at Stalemate, Suggests Ceasefire
Syria’s government recognizes that it cannot win the war but neither, it says, will the opposition.
Syrian Rebels Seek to Cuff Off Regime Access to Aleppo, Homs
A rebel offensive north of the capital Damascus threatens the regime’s ability to supply operations in the north.
Dictator’s Fall Could Further Destabilize Syria
The United States are concerned about terrorist groups in Syria but they might become more powerful if Assad falls.
Intense Diplomacy Required to Disarm Assad’s Chemical Arsenal
Russia’s plan to eliminate the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons will only work if the Security Council is united.
“Misconception” Radicals Dominate Opposition: Syria Expert
Elizabeth O’Bagy believes that the rebels in the south of Syria are still “fighting for core American principles.”
Syrian Rebels Suspected of Deploying Chemical Weapon
Syrian opposition fighters have the means of delivering chemical weapons and perhaps the weapons.
South Syria Opposition Groups Keep Islamists at Bay
Relatively moderate Free Syrian Army opposition fighters consolidate their position in the south.
America Condemns Syrian Gas Attack, Seen Preparing Strikes
America warns the use of chemical weapons in Syria will not be “without consequences.”