Backed by Big Powers, a Successful Iran Deal Could Rescue NPT

China, Russia and the United States must cooperate on strengthening barriers against the spread of nuclear weapons
Richard Weitz
July 16, 2015

Power Transitions in Saudi Arabia Spell Changes in the Middle East

King Salman’s first six months introduce uncertainty in an already turbulent Middle East
Bruce Riedel
July 2, 2015

Challenge of “Recent-ism” in the Middle East

Al Qaeda and ISIL have more similarities than differences; strategic counterterrorism efforts must be applied
Alexander Evans
June 25, 2015

Coalition in Turkey Could Alter the Country’s Foreign Policy Direction

Turkey’s coalition politics could swing right toward nationalism or left toward deals with Kurds and the EU
Chris Miller
June 18, 2015

Will the Real Iran Please Stand Up?

Iranians are eager to end sanctions, but a divided bureaucracy could block deal to curb the nuclear program
Robert A. Manning
April 28, 2015

Rebalancing the Middle East

US Middle East policies should strive to balance power between Saudi Arabia and Iran
Emma Sky
April 23, 2015