عرب و اسلام سیاسی

Although fighting has come to a momentary standstill, the risks of a 'perfect storm' still hang low over the port city of Hudaydah.

THE ISLAMIC STATE is now largely defeated militarily, with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces taking the eastern bank of the Euphrates River and a mosaic of largely Iran- and Russia-supported Assad-regime forces taking areas west of the river. As anti-IS operations wind down and the Trump administration considers its options

Three ascending candidates are whittling away at Erdogan's base, posing a long-term challenge to his rule even if they can't unseat him in this election.

A new government, delayed tax hikes, and extra Gulf aid can alleviate unrest for now, but such measures cannot mask the kingdom’s fundamental need for unpopular economic reforms.

در حالی که واشنگتن در حال بررسی وضع تحریم بر عصائب‌ اهل الحق و گروه‌های مشابه است، باید شکنندگی اوضاع سیاسی در بغداد را در آینده نزدیک در نظر داشته باشد و امکان تفکیک «شاخه‌»های‌ نظامی و سیاسی عصائب را با تردید بنگرد.

If conducted in a transparent and accountable fashion, the process could infuse some much-needed confidence into the country’s democratic process, despite the risks.

واداشتن احزاب اصلی یمن به سازش بر سر خواست‌های اصلی‌شان و جا باز کردن برای جناح‌های بیشتر دور میز مذاکرات می‌تواند نخستین گام مثبت در عبور از تنش و حرکت به سوی مرحله انتقالی باشد.

The PJD and the monarchy will continue competing for stewardship of the reform process—and for the right to define what it means to be an Islamist party post-Arab Spring.

Instead of focusing on national-level polls, UNSMIL can work to facilitate municipal elections, development projects, and a dialogue among the country's militias.