Iranian President Under Fire from Within
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is beset by economic problems and mounting conservative opposition.
Middle East and North Africa
Israel is Being Set Up
An aid flotilla bound for Gaza this summer is designed to provoke Israel.
Egypt Lifts the Gaza Siege
Egypt’s military leaders open up the Gaza border, providing relief to millions of trapped Palestinians.
Revolution Leaves Egypt’s Economy in Shambles
Change may have come to Egypt, but its short-term economic prospects have worsened in the process.
Obama’s Address to the Arab World
The president has strong words for Bahrain, Israel and Syria in his second major address to the Muslim world.
Jordanian King Pessimistic About Peace Process
The greatest threat to peace in the Middle East is the status quo, said Jordan’s King Abdullah on ABC’s This Week.
Are Israel’s 1967 Borders Still Viable?
President Obama suggested that a Palestinian state should be created roughly within the 1967 armistice lines, but is this realistic?
An Expanded Gulf Cooperation Council
Nervous about their futures, Gulf Arab rulers look to Jordan and Morocco to boost Sunni power in the Middle East.
Obama: Trade Key to Middle East Engagement
The American president urges economic support and reform to consolidate the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia.
Violence Hits Israel’s Borders
Clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian demonstrators result in twelve dead and a two-state solution still far off.
Shia Militias Making a Comeback in Iraq
April has been the deadliest month for American forces since November 2009, but it’s unclear why sectarian violence flared up.
Moussa Proposes to Revise Israel Policy
The Egyptian presidential candidate said to favor a foreign policy that reflects the “consensus of the people.”
Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
The World Reacts to Bin Laden’s Death
The world reacts with glee to the terrorist leader’s death while Hamas memorializes his anti-Western agenda.
Does Al Qaeda Still Matter?
Without its charismatic leader, the infamous terrorist network may be damaged beyond repair.