Israel Has a New Friend, Cyprus
The basis for the relationship has been economic, but Wikistrat analysts expect it could grow deeper.
Middle East and North Africa
Yemen’s Next President Must Reconcile North, South
Yemen’s incoming president is first southerner in the post. He must initiate a process of reconciliation.
Syria “Different Challenge” from Libya: Dempsey
America’s top military leader cautions against supporting the Syrian opposition.
American, British Weapons Still Pour Into Bahrain
The two Western powers have no reason to antagonize their Arab Sunni allies.
Arming the Syrian Opposition Now a Real Possibility
While Europe and the United States work to isolate President Assad diplomatically, Gulf Arabs are mulling a military solution.
France Aims to Erect Humanitarian Corridors in Syria
The French call for international action in order to allow food and medicine to reach civilians in Syria.
War Damage to Hit Return of Libyan Crude
If Libya speeds up the revitalization of its oil industry, Wikistrat predicts a bright future for the country.
Turkey Has One Big Problem in Neighbor Syria
Turkey can’t stand on the sidelines of the Arab spring but intervening in Syria is risky.
Syria is Where “Responsibility to Protect” Goes to Die
Western powers won’t want to antagonize China and Russia by intervening in Syria despite their vetoes.
Turkey “Key” to Resolving Syrian Crisis: Brzezinski
America’s former national security advisors argues Turkey could put pressure on Bashar al-Assad.
Niall Ferguson Makes Case for Attack on Iran
The historian argues that all the arguments against Israeli air strikes are flawed.
China, Russia Block Security Council Action Against Syria
A UN resolution urging Syrian president Bashar Assad to resign meets a double veto.
Israel Likely to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites Before June
The United States believe that Israel will attack before Iran has stored enough enriched uranium to make a weapon.
Riots in Port Said, Egypt Leave 73 Dead
Dozens were killed and hundreds injured in clashes between football supporters in the north Egyptian city.
Russia Warns Syria Resolution “Path to Civil War”
Nearly everyone has deserted Bashar Assad but Russia. Why is the Kremlin standing by his side?