Middle East Analysis

Iran: A Mysterious High-Level Killing

Iran: A Mysterious High-Level Killing

The details surrounding the death of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cyberwarfare unit member do not seem to point to either a foreign hand or an internal power struggle.
Oct 4, 2013 | 16:05 GMT

How Middle East Affairs Inform North Korean Strategy

Pyongyang will closely watch U.S.-Iranian talks and the U.S.-Russia deal on Syria.
Oct 4, 2013 | 12:25 GMT
Syria: Al Qaeda's Front Group Overextends Itself

Syria: Al Qaeda's Front Group Overextends Itself

The Islamic State of Iraq in the Sham is making far too many enemies.
Oct 4, 2013 | 05:16 GMT
Libya: Oil Declines as Regional Power Structures Crumble

Libya: Oil Declines as Regional Power Structures Crumble

Regional governments are having difficulties maintaining control of their militias and tribal groups.
Oct 3, 2013 | 05:55 GMT

The Next Steps in U.S.-Iranian Negotiations

The extent to which Obama exercises his authority will depend on how far Iran is willing to concede.
Oct 2, 2013 | 19:24 GMT
Global Affairs with Robert D. Kaplan

Obama's Flawed Rhetoric

Rhetoric is a litmus test for the degree of policy discipline within an administration.
Oct 2, 2013 | 04:09 GMT

Fourth Quarter Forecast 2013

The complex negotiations emerging from the Syria crisis with Iran and Russia will be a major theme this quarter.
Oct 1, 2013 | 06:06 GMT
In Turkey, Some Potential Success for the Chinese Arms Industry

In Turkey, Some Potential Success for the Chinese Arms Industry

If approved, a pending agreement could provide Beijing more opportunities in non-traditional markets.
Oct 1, 2013 | 05:02 GMT

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