Historically, cultural norms have prevented women from active combat roles even when there was an acute military need.

At a certain point, a political leader serves so long that he comes to define an era.

U.S. presidents often are handicapped in their second terms by actions taken in their first.

Much like the Taliban in 2001, Mali's jihadists will disperse to wage a guerrilla campaign against government and foreign forces.

Examining Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the man behind the Algerian attack.

The results of the wave of unrest across the Middle East have not been what many observers expected.

The Jordanian monarchy faces threats to its energy supply, internal political struggles and an unsettled West Bank.

The island nation is looking to politically settle its northern front while preparing to take a more active role in the region.

Recent clashes portend problems the two countries will likely face as the U.S. war in Afghanistan draws to a close.

An emerging working relationship between Qatar and Turkey could reinforce their overlapping foreign policy interests.