The Beginning of a New Era in the Middle East? Simon Anquetil Sep 19, 2023 On March 10, Iran and Saudi Arabia surprised many by announcing the re-establishment of their diplomatic ties. The…
L’espoir irakien, victime de la pandémie? Adam Benzaari Apr 11, 2022 En 2019, un sursaut populaire avait fait fleurir une lueur d’espoir en Irak. Comment ces sentiments ont-ils évolué?…
The End of the Fertile Crescent Kareem Hammami Dec 19, 2019 Climate change is poised to transform the geopolitical situation in the MENA region. Water is disappearing, and the…
America’s Retreat: Russian and Chinese Leadership in the Middle East (Part II) Nicholas Chanko Jan 11, 2018 Editor's Note: This article is the second of a two-part series on the Middle East and North Africa's (MENA)…
Is Algeria Doomed to Its Past? Max Blaisdell Feb 25, 2016 Just before the New Year, a group of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s close associates demanded to…
How ISIS and Sunni Rage Remade the Middle East Sarie Khalid Oct 28, 2015 The Bush White House’s decision to invade Iraq, overthrow Saddam Hussein’s Ba’athist dictatorship and…
Hajj Tragedy Highlights New Horizons for Iranian-Saudi Relations Conor Swimm Oct 9, 2015 In the wake of the tragic stampede that occurred on Sept. 24th during Hajj, an annual holy pilgrimage to Mecca,…