Ransom Payments: A Double-Edged Sword
Kidnapping foreign citizens in exchange for ransom money has become one of the key methods of financing and…
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Sanders’ Views on Israel May be Representative of Strong Grasp of Foreign Policy
During the Democratic Presidential Primary debate on April 14th, Bernie Sanders expressed support for the…
The Yemen Ceasefire: A Successful Truce or a Humanitarian Lull?
A sign of hope has reached the crisis in Yemen, as the internationally-recognized Yemeni government and Houthi…
Why Lebanon Is a Prisoner of Its Own Divisions
Sectarian divisions are a social and political reality in Lebanon. However, until recently, the polarization …
It’s Always Sunni in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's mass executions in January were, paradoxically, not a message to Iran as much as a warning to a…
Untapped Potential: Iran’s Prospects Following Lifted Sanctions
January 15, 2016 marked a historic day in the eyes of many Iranians as international sanctions were lifted…
No End in Sight: The Syrian Conflict in 2016
Once magnificent cities now lying in ruins. Wailing mothers, holding lifeless infants to their chests. Ghastly …
Erdogan’s Balancing Act
As the new year unfolds, Turkey—under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan—will continue to hold an increasingly…
A Weakened Saudi Arabia and Its Rift With Iran
After a rapid, and unfortunate, series of events that took place in the Middle East during the first weekend in…
How ISIS Terror Has Reshaped World Politics
The mass slaughter in Paris, the lock down in Brussels, the anti-Arab paranoia on the European far right, the…