Middle East Analysis

Syria as a Battleground for Saudi Arabia and Iran
The unrest plaguing the regime in Damascus presents an opportunity for Saudi Arabia to drive a wedge between Syria and its longtime ally, Iran.
Aug 5, 2011 | 06:47 GMT
Libya and the Problem with The Hague
Rather than serving as a tool for removing war criminals from power, international law tends to enhance their power and remove incentives for capitulation.
Jul 11, 2011 | 18:27 GMT
Saudi Arabia's Dual Crises
Regional unrest and a pending succession crisis pose a substantial challenge to the ruling House of Saud.
Jun 14, 2011 | 16:12 GMT
The Palestinian Move
Two factions want an extremely aggressive Israeli security policy: the Israeli right and countries and militant proxies that are actively hostile to Israel.
Jun 7, 2011 | 03:53 GMT
Obama and the Arab Spring
If U.S. President Barack Obama is right that there is a democratic movement in the Muslim world large enough to seize power and create U.S.-friendly regimes, then he has made a wise choice. If he is wrong, he risks losing the regional coalition he has.
May 24, 2011 | 04:02 GMT
The Geopolitics of the Palestinians
This is the sixth in a series of monographs on the geopolitics of countries influential in world affairs.
May 15, 2011 | 00:00 GMT
The Geopolitics of Israel: Biblical and Modern
Israel has existed in three different manifestations.
May 14, 2011 | 00:00 GMT
Al Qaeda's Leadership in Yemen
U.S.-born member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Anwar al-Awlaki is often portrayed in the media as the head of the franchise, which he clearly is not.
May 12, 2011 | 03:53 GMT

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