Policy Analysis

Turkey’s tragic earthquake and Egypt’s economic crisis may lead both governments to ease their conflicts over Libya.

رزمایش نظامی بزرگ و ترکیبی هفته گذشته با هدف اطمینان‌بخشی به دوستان و بازدارندگی دشمنان انجام شد، اما هر دو هدف در نهایت به ترمیم سیاست معیوب در قبال ایران بستگی خواهد داشت.

Tactical disagreements among "resistance" leaders underline their competition for prime real estate and local partners near the capital.

The vow of “never again” taken by virtually all nations after the Second World War remains unfulfilled.

The Religion 20 (R20) Forum that took place in Bali last November deserves attention, if only for the fact that it was initiated and hosted by two significant Islamic actors, commonly perceived until recently as bitter ideological rivals.

The new reported level is well beyond most people’s “red line” and will likely draw much attention at the IAEA's March meeting.

​​​​​​​Current Chinese basing capacity and force commitment in the region seem insufficient to support the level of economic and diplomatic engagement that appears to be Beijing’s new normal, so Washington should prepare for further expansion.

A panel of experts offers on-the-ground insights from the disaster zone and discusses the political and policy consequences of the still-unfolding humanitarian crisis.

هرچند هنوز برای آنکه نخست‌وزیر عراق را مهره ایران بدانیم خیلی زود است، اما او در مسیری گام برمی‌دارد که در دولت‌های قبلی عراق دیده شده است: انجام حداقل‌های لازم برای جلوگیری از تیرگی روابط با واشنگتن و در عین حال برآورده ساختن مطالبات سیری‌ناپذیر شرکای خود که تحت حمایت ایران قرار دارند.

Prosecuting those responsible for the disaster via an independent Lebanese judiciary would help safeguard public funds, contain corruption, enable reforms, and protect citizens.

Morocco is preparing to host the upcoming Negev Forum summit, an opportunity for the Kingdom to expand economic ties and bridge regional divides.

Washington should take steps to ensure that the Treasury Department’s latest general license does not create new loopholes for the regime, its patrons in Moscow and Tehran, or its foreign terrorist partners.

Iran's ballistic missile program poses regional threats that require international solutions.

Saudi Arabia's increased investment in sports represents an effort to empower youth and expand the economy, rather than "sportswashing."

The latest UN report on the terrorist organization highlights the need for more progress on addressing repatriation challenges, new financing methods, weapons proliferation, and threats to African stability, among other issues.

If the government jettisons the idea of an independent judiciary, it could have a profound effect on the U.S.-Israel relationship.

U.S. pressure on Iraq to prevent dollar smuggling and dinar laundering can protect Iraq’s sovereignty and weaken Iran. But if executed without deliberation, this pressure could allow Russia and China to enhance their positions in the Middle East.

Once Ankara meets the initial challenge of determining an election date amid unimaginable human tragedy, it will face a campaign season dominated by debates over the conduct of relief efforts and the government’s level of responsibility for the growing death toll.

فشرده‌ای از آنچه سه رئیس‌جمهور گذشته آمریکا در سخنرانی سالانه خود در کنگره درباره منطقه گفته‌اند ‌-‌و نگفته‌اند.

Burns met with both Dbeibeh and Haftar, likely to discuss key U.S. concerns such as the Lockerbie case, energy security, and terrorism.