Contemplating a Libya Without Gaddafi
Libya doesn’t seem ready for the sort of inclusive democracy its transitional leaders talk about.
Middle East and North Africa
For Gaddafi, End is Nigh
Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.
Beware Gaddafi’s Tripoli
Libya’s rebels have encircled Gaddafi’s last sanctuary but actually taking Tripoli will be a whole other manner.
Turkey’s Arab Spring Problem
Turkey’s failure to anticipate the Arab Spring could mark the end of its “zero problems with neighbors” policy.
Egypt Invades Itself: Unrest in Sinai
The Egyptian army sends troops into Sinai after an outbreak of religious unrest.
Syrian President Doubling Down
Bashar al-Assad seems determined to kill his way to a resolution.
Silence in the Kingdom
The Saudi government debates an anti-terrorism law that would give security forces broad detention powers.
The Egyptian Army, No Friend of the People
Christopher Haynes argues that the military’s actions in recent days prove that it’s not on the side of the revolution.
A Sectarian Cloud Looms Over Syria
Are Sunnis and Alawis turning against each other and is the Syrian government to blame?
In Syria, There’s Little America Can Do
Short of invasion, there is very little the United States can do stop Assad’s brutalities.
Assad Speaks to Syrian People and Turkey
The Syrian president’s speech was an attempt to rehash ties with his Turkish neighbor.
Turkish Ruling Party Expects Election Win
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can count on another landslide victory.
The Ants and the Grasshoppers
Strategic ambiguity from great powers compels middle powers to seize the initiative.
OPEC Fails to Compromise on Production Rate
Saudi Arabia fails to convince other oil exporting nations to boost output.
Saleh’s Injury, a Wake-Up Call for the West
The Yemeni president’s near death experience should push the United States to change its policy in the small Arabian country.