Middle East Analysis

French Operations in Mali: A Look Back
French Operations in Mali: A Look Back
The intervention degraded the militants' abilities but did not eliminate the broader jihadist threat in the region.
May 21, 2013 | 09:00 GMT
Gaza-Sinai Border Closure
Egypt Tackles Increased Sinai Militancy
Increased militant activity on the peninsula threatens Cairo's credibility, Hamas' rule in Gaza and Israel's southern border.
May 21, 2013 | 07:01 GMT
Syria: Outside Patronage and a New Offensive for the Regime
Syria: Outside Patronage and a New Offensive for the Regime
The battle for Al-Qusayr is part of a larger effort to control the Homs governorate.
May 20, 2013 | 10:05 GMT
Geopolitical Calendar: Week of May 20, 2013
This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.
May 20, 2013 | 05:01 GMT
Global Affairs with Robert D. Kaplan
Balancing Shia and Sunni Radicalisms
It is not democracy that the United States should primarily want, but a regional balance of power that will reduce the risk of war.
May 15, 2013 | 04:10 GMT
Pakistan's New Prime Minister and Regional Geopolitics
Afghanistan and Pakistan could become an arena for Saudi-Iranian rivalry once again.
May 14, 2013 | 22:36 GMT
The Challenges of U.S.-Russian Diplomacy on Syria
The Challenges of U.S.-Russian Diplomacy on Syria
Despite efforts to negotiate a settlement for Syria, Moscow is not ready to sacrifice its influence in Damascus.
May 14, 2013 | 14:14 GMT
The Risks of Turkey's Policy in Syria
Two car bombings near the Syria-Turkey border show the repercussions of Turkish support for Syrian rebels.
May 13, 2013 | 10:09 GMT

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