Israel’s Netanyahu Loses Seats, Maintains Plurality
Exit polls put Israel’s prime minister on track to win reelection, if with a smaller majority.
Middle East and North Africa
Israel’s Nationalists Could Be Kingmakers After Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can hardly govern without the Jewish Home party.
Iranian Foreign Policy as Realist Security Dilemma
Traditional security concerns, not religious zeal, guide Iran’s policy in the Middle East.
As American Energy Imports Shrink, Will China Take Over?
America could be energy independent in two decades while China still has to import.
Hollande Doctrine? France Leads from Behind in Mali
France intervenes in Mali to solve a problem of its own making.
Little Chance of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal
With peace negotiations at a standstill, a two-state solution seems farther away than ever.
Syria’s Assad Soldiers On, Blames Foreigners for Civil War
The president urges Syrians to defend their country against an alien rebellion.
Netanyahu Tries to Fend Off Right-Wing Challenge
The Israeli prime minister responds to the defection of conservative voters to the right.
Yemen Succeeds Pakistan as Ground Zero in Drone War
Drone strikes in Pakistan decrease as Al Qaeda expands its presence in Yemen.
After Revolution, Tunisians Call for Dictator’s Return
High unemployment and lawlessness makes Tunisians yearn for the old regime.
Egypt Accepts Islamist Charter, Opposition Seeks Unity
Opposition groups move toward forming one political party after losing the referendum.
Labor Rises in Israeli Polls, May Join Netanyahu’s Coalition
Benjamin Netanyahu could form a coalition with Labor instead of smaller orthodox parties.
Iraqi President Incapacitated, Sectarian Tension Rising
Jalal Talabani is admitted to hospital just as Iraq could use a moderating force.
Violence in North Iraq Despite Agreement to Diffuse Tension
A second day of violence in territories that are disputed between Baghdad and the Kurds.
Despite Judges Boycott, Egypt Votes on New Constitution
Egyptians vote in the first round of a constitutional referendum.