Time for a Sober Look at the Ukraine Crisis
Following the fall of the Soviet Union, the world drifted from a bipolar order that maintained decades of no major wars to a destructive unipolar system. Continue Reading
The Battle Lines of Yemen’s Endgame
With time and patience running out, failure to meet peace expectations can become ever more dangerous for Yemen. Continue Reading
Working Together Toward Peace in Yemen
For President Biden, there can be no successful implementation of the JCPOA without ending the horrendous war in Yemen. Continue Reading
Navigating the Minefield of Arab Politics
Despite modern geopolitical realities, changing alliances and reconciliation summits, the real underlying reasons for disputes in the Middle East have not yet been resolved. Continue Reading
Israel and the UAE: The Myth of Normalizing Abnormalities
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed has unconditionally opened to Israel doors that were promised only as part of a comprehensive settlement for the Palestinians. Continue Reading
Is the US Ready to Back Real Change in Saudi Arabia?
If all that happens is a US drive to simply change the face of Saudi tyranny, we will be better served by keeping MBS at the helm of a regime that the world is too embarrassed to do business with. Continue Reading
Beirushima: What Lebanon Needs to Survive
National unity in the face of Beirut’s disastrous explosion is the silver lining that may ultimately save Lebanon. Continue Reading
The West’s Middle Eastern Playbook
An inability to accept a change in the region lies at the center of Western policies in the Middle East. Continue Reading
A Letter From an Arab to Americans
An Arab writes an open letter to Americans on the state of their democracy in the run-up to the 2020 election. Continue Reading
