Egypt’s Army Tightens Grip as Islamist Claims Win
Egypt’s military moves to curtail the powers of the freely elected president as the Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate claims victory.
Middle East and North Africa
Saudi Prince Nayef, Next in Line to Throne, Dies
Saudi Arabia has lost its second crown prince in eight months, raising concerns about its royal succession plans.
Egypt Dissolves Parliament, Reimposes Martial Law
A court decision forces early parliamentary elections.
Why Saudi Arabia Wants to Increase Oil Production
The kingdom is trying to put pressure on Syrian allies Iran and Russia to influence the civil war there.
Bashar al-Assad’s Sectarian Strategy for the War
The Syrian president exploits the sectarian divide that defines the conflict in his country.
Compromise Reached on Writing Egypt’s Constitution
Islamists and secularists agree to form a panel to rewrite Egypt’s constitution.
Egypt’s Generals Issue Ultimatum to Parliament
The generals in charge of Egypt demand a new constitution before there are elections.
Brzezinski: Let’s Not Be “Emotional” About Syria
The former American national security advisor argues the regional dynamics undermine the case for intervention.
Erdoğan Woos Pakistanis and Teaches Them a Lesson
The Turkish model of moderate Islamism could be a model for Pakistan’s civilian leaders to rein in the army.
Arming of Syrian Opposition Likelier After Massacre
The United States are thinking about arming the Syrian opposition after the Houla massacre.
Iraq Warns Turkey Over Kurdistan Pipeline Deal
Baghdad opposes Kurdish plans to trade oil and gas. Turkey welcomes them.
Shafik Seeks to Claim Mantle of Egypt’s Revolution
A former Mubarak minister is secular voters’ only hope of preventing an Islamist takeover.
In Egypt, “The Revolution Has Ended”
Islamists and a former member of Mubarak’s regime compete for the presidency.
American Drone Strikes Increase, Yemen on the Brink
Yemeni forces are taking to the fight to Al Qaeda, backed up by American drones.
Saudi King “Deeply Concerned” About Lebanon Violence
The Saudis fear that instability in Lebanon will empower Iranian proxy Hezbollah.