The forthcoming ruling coalition likely will focus on domestic issues.

With domestic security forces striking, the military will have to deal with protesters directly.

Iraq's Shia-led government has managed the country's restive Sunni and Kurdish factions through improvisation and dealmaking.

The political exploitation of recent actions by a Salafist cleric could further fragment the country.

Geography and internal constraints prevent Yemen from eliminating its various militant groups.

Rebel gains in Syria's north and east are increasingly cause for concern for Iraq and the Kurds.

The army's intervention in protests is not an indication that it is preparing to assume control.

The infestation could complicate Cairo's efforts to secure food subsidies.

Cairo must find a way to redistribute national resources, impose a lower standard of living or attract foreign capital.

Increasing solar activity could affect communications and harm electrical equipment in orbit and on Earth.