Iran’s President-Elect May Offer New Opening

Rouhani’s election may prompt new dialogue on nuclear impasse, US-Iranian relations
Mohammed Ayoob
June 20, 2013

Turkey’s Economic Miracle Under Fire

Turkey’s prime minister supports right to dissent in other countries, but not at home
Dilip Hiro
June 13, 2013

Limits of Saudi Oil Power

Oil competition, dependence on immigrants, high unemployment put Saudi Arabia at risk
Fahad Nazer
May 30, 2013

How to End the Forever War

Disengaging from Afghanistan, closing Guantanamo, controlling drone use could end the war on terror
Harold Hongju Koh
May 14, 2013

Expanding Civil War: After Syria, Iraq?

Iranian-Saudi, Shia-Sunni rivalries drive greater Mideast conflicts
Mohammed Ayoob
May 7, 2013

Is Pakistan a Failing State?

Pakistanis head to the polls in May, but the nation may be ungovernable
Gustav Ranis
April 25, 2013