Middle East Analysis

Strife Within Iran's Divided Political System
The country's religious leadership continues to be at odds with populist President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Mar 13, 2013 | 02:05 GMT
Iraq Ten Years After the U.S. Invasion
Iraq Ten Years After the U.S. Invasion
Iraq's Shia-led government has managed the country's restive Sunni and Kurdish factions through improvisation and dealmaking.
Mar 11, 2013 | 06:02 GMT
Deepening Sectarianism in Lebanon
The political exploitation of recent actions by a Salafist cleric could further fragment the country.
Mar 8, 2013 | 05:17 GMT
Yemen: Protection From Eastern Valleys and Northern Mountains
Geography and internal constraints prevent Yemen from eliminating its various militant groups.
Mar 7, 2013 | 05:31 GMT
Global Affairs with Robert D. Kaplan
Nigerian Characteristics
Nigeria attests to the triumph of naked power and geography over the realm of ideas.
Mar 6, 2013 | 04:08 GMT
Another Northern City Falls to the Syrian Rebels
Another Northern City Falls to the Syrian Rebels
Rebel gains in Syria's north and east are increasingly cause for concern for Iraq and the Kurds.
Mar 5, 2013 | 09:22 GMT
In Egypt, a Military Takeover Is Not Imminent
In Egypt, a Military Takeover Is Not Imminent
The army's intervention in protests is not an indication that it is preparing to assume control.
Mar 4, 2013 | 09:41 GMT
In Egypt, Locusts Threaten Food
In Egypt, Locusts Threaten Food Staples
The infestation could complicate Cairo's efforts to secure food subsidies.
Mar 1, 2013 | 05:31 GMT

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