March 19, 2019
Correcting Libya’s Imbalance
The international community must help Libya avoid renewed authoritarianism and political and military chaos by supporting UN efforts to hold elections and help draft a constitution for the country.
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The Mutually Connected Fronts between Israel and Iran
Although a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran is improbable at this time, the two countries share three potential war fronts in Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip that are militarily and politically interconnected.
Learn more »March 13, 2019
The US-Egypt Political-Military Relationship: A Critical Assessment
Once a pillar of American regional planning in the Middle East, Egypt’s relationship with the United States is likely to be reevaluated by the new House of Representatives in light of the Egyptian regime’s unfavorable...
Learn more »March 12, 2019
Zarif Throws Down the Gauntlet Carefully
By threatening to resign, Zarif made it clear that he would continue his international engagement efforts and, in so doing, defend the place and legitimacy of Iran’s foreign ministry in the wider domestic arena.
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Protests and Political Demands Are Fueling an Algerian Spring
Despite widespread protests in Algeria, there is little consensus among the demonstrators about the new system that would replace the current, hopelessly corrupt one.
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Can the 2020 Democratic Candidates Change the US-Israel Relationship?
Democratic presidential contenders have a difficult task reconciling their party’s traditional pro-Israel position with that of young and progressive activists supporting Palestinian rights.
Learn more »March 03, 2019
Is Anti-Zionism a Form of Anti-Semitism?
French President Emmanuel Macron visiting the Quatzenheim cemetery. Photo credit: Claude Truong-Ngoc Visiting the Quatzenheim Jewish cemetery in eastern France on February 27 after dozens of graves were vandalized with swastikas, French President Emmanuel Macron...
Learn more »March 01, 2019
Syria’s Demographic Changes Buttress Assad’s Authoritarianism
The Syrian regime violated international prohibitions on the conduct of war by forcing millions of people to flee their homes in order to spur demographic changes in the country.
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