Oil wealth and responsible management mean the young economies of the Persian Gulf could weather the global financial storm well, despite the hurdles they face. (With Stratfor interactive map)[more]
Middle Eastern leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough that will solve Lebanon's long-standing political crisis, in hopes of staving off a rumored Israeli invasion. [more]
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