Middle East

Qatar: Geopolitical Cosmopolitanism

In the last few years Qatar has expanded its role in world affairs through multilateral organizations, international institutions and foreign investment. By Akshay Mathur.

Syria: Iran and Russia's 'Non-Interference'

Without Iranian and Russian compliance, the international community lacks the consensus to impose an arms embargo on Assad's regime. By Laurelle Atkinson.

Do Bahrain's Sunnis Like the Smell of Tear Gas?

Bahrain's Shi'ite majority is fighting an uphill battle against the Sunni ruling family. With a little help from the Sunni citizenry, they could accomplish more. By Joshua Pringle.

Egypt's Generals Won't Allow a Smooth Transition

Egypt's military council, the SCAF, enjoys a position of immense power and economic control, which they will not cede willingly to the people. By Mohamed Elgohari.

Standing Down as Iran's Power Struggle Unfolds

While the United States wrestles with the issue of Iran's nuclear program, a power struggle is playing out in Iran between Ahmadinejad and Khamenei. By Jen Alic.

Iran vs. the United States

Tensions have been building for months between the United States and Iran over Iran's nuclear program, raising the threat of a war that neither can afford.
By Tanveer Jafri.

Iran vs. Israel, Part Two

Warfare seems to resonate deeply within the theocratic psyche of both Israel and Iran, contaminating strategies of political defense with residual animus.
By Laurelle Atkinson.