Arab & Islamic Politics

The hostile and corrupt forces arrayed behind him might ease their anti-American activities just to reassert their power at home, so Washington should make the new government’s honeymoon a short one—and work around it if necessary to help the Iraqi people.

Watch an expert conversation on the pivotal week in WWII whose events continue to shape the modern Middle East.

Watch an expert panel discussion of the political, diplomatic, economic, social, and strategic implications of the 2022 World Cup for Qatar and the wider Middle East.

U.S. efforts in the region stand a better chance of success if they consider rising demand for accountable governance, skepticism about democratic institutions, and various nation-specific trends.

The Abraham Accords agreement between the UAE and Israel has made important steps in the direction of regional economic and political cooperation.

As Libya's political dynamics continue to change, Washington's next moves are more important than ever.

Although Iraq’s new government has ended the year-long deadlock, the path forward is still rife with obstacles.

In order to create more lasting changes, the current wave of protests in Iran must be inclusive of the demands and expectations of ethnic minorities.

Of all the conflict-riven countries in the Middle East, Libya still has the greatest potential for resolution in a way that could benefit the wider region, Europe, and the United States.