As Conflict Grows in Middle East, US-Saudi Gulf Widens

Neat alignment vanishes with the US more cautious, Saudi Arabia assertive in the Middle East
Fahad Nazer
June 24, 2014

Call for Inclusiveness May Not Work for Middle East's Sectarian Divide

In Syria and Iraq, ISIS exploits power voids, frustrations over minority rights, and Sunni-Shia divide
Dilip Hiro
June 18, 2014

Jihad in Nigeria: Past Lives On

Jihad in Africa has long complicated foreign relations, and Muslims still struggle to define and control the quest
Lamin Sanneh
April 29, 2014

Taliban Victory in Afghanistan Would Pose Problem for Pakistan

Demographics require Pakistan to seek stable Afghanistan with power-sharing among ethnic groups
Riaz Hassan
April 15, 2014

Defying the Taliban, Afghans Head to the Polls

Afghans have made great strides since 2001 – April election is a fight for the future
Marc Grossman
March 20, 2014

Dignity Deficit Fuels Uprisings in the Middle East

As the Middle East hits bottom for governance, leaders must address cry for justice and respect
Nayef Al-Rodhan
September 10, 2013