An Empowered Middle East – Part I

Holding court with both Iran and the US, oil-rich gulf nations diversify, both politically and economically
Pranay Gupte
January 10, 2008

Pressure Alone Will Not Deter Iran from Its Nuclear Path

The US needs to address Iran's fears and aspirations
George Perkovich
June 9, 2003

A New Search for Peace in the Middle East

Annapolis Summit demonstrates how the US must unite the region around a plan
Mark Matthews
December 4, 2007

Why Iran Didn't Cross the Nuclear Weapon Road

Saddam Hussein's nuclear program, not Western pressure, may have been the deciding factor
Dilip Hiro
December 11, 2007

Old Gripe Brings Turkey Face to Face With Iraq

American failure to rein in the restive Kurds reignites a long-simmering conflict
Dilip Hiro
October 22, 2007

China and India: Same Globalization Road, Different Destinies

Ambitions of Asia's two giant emerging economies could lead to rivalry
Scott B. MacDonald
October 24, 2007