السياسة العربية والإسلامية

The group's approach to other areas it has seized -- a mix of harsh repression and soft-power outreach -- offers insight into how it might consolidate control in Mosul.

The ISIS invasion of Iraq reflects a wider war between Shiites and Sunnis for control of the Middle East.

Military coordination with Hezbollah may be providing a quick fix, but the country's long-term strength can only be achieved with a reconstituted March 14 coalition.

The Assembly of Experts may soon have a new leader, but hints of a name have yet to emerge.

A senior fellow testifies on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, with an emphasis on its effect on children.

Three experts offer firsthand observations on Egypt's presidential election and its aftermath, including recommendations for the future direction of U.S. policy and aid dollars.

West Bank and Gaza residents alike still appear more receptive to Fatah than Hamas viewpoints.

While it is premature to view Turkey's shift away from the North Atlantic political consensus as an epochal event, examining longer-term trends brings greater concern.

Instead of careening between short-term objectives, U.S. policy toward Egypt should take a long-term, multilateral view that focuses on advancing security cooperation and political and economic reform simultaneously.