Jordan’s Quiet, Growing Role in Syria’s Uprising
Jordan is doing its part to shelter Syrian refugees and aid rebel army forces.
Middle East and North Africa
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Not on Same Page in Syria
The Saudis are arming radical Salafists while Qatar is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood.
Jihadist Influx Exacerbates Sectarian Tension in Syria
The presence of foreign Islamist fighters is likely to heighten minority apprehension.
Islamist Power Struggle Behind Egypt’s Embassy Riots
Radical Islamist groups are forcing the ruling Muslim Brotherhood to pick sides.
Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions
Israel’s premier insists “the danger of not acting” is greater than giving Iran more time.
Egypt’s Morsi Moving Closer to Iran? Not So Fast
Egyptian foreign policy may be changing, but it isn’t suddenly embracing a pariah state.
How Britain Dealt with Political Crisis in Egypt
The present-day turmoil in Egypt is reminiscent of events 130 years ago.
Libya Consulate Attack Could Force Deeper US Engagement
The death of an American diplomat in Libya challenges the viability of limited intervention.
Turkish Offensive Against Kurds Carries Political Risks
Turkey risks antagonizing the Kurds in Iraq and Syria with its campaign on the border.
Hashimi’s Death Sentence Exacerbates Iraq-Turkey Tension
The Turks refuse to extradite the former vice president who has been sentenced in absentia.
Iranian Navy Aims to Sail Off United States Shores
Analysts from Wikistrat explain the rationale behind Iran’s latest threat.
Saudis Arrest Al Qaeda Cells with Links to Gaza, Sinai
Saudi security busts two Al Qaeda cells with links to recent Egyptian-Israeli border attacks.
Nonaligned Summit Doesn’t Break Iran’s Isolation
Many nonaligned nations are just as concerned about Iran’s intentions as the West.
Morsi’s Iran Visit Shows “Independence” from Washington
Egypt is more dependent on the United States than the Islamist group may like to admit.
Turkey Again Floats Syrian “Safe Zones” Proposal
The foreign minister says Turkey cannot handle the refugee flow if it swells further.