King Abdullah’s White House visit is a chance to reset US-Jordan relations
Long-standing ties between the two countries frayed significantly under Trump.
Long-standing ties between the two countries frayed significantly under Trump.
Their fierce competition for economic power in the region might actually smooth America’s exit from the stage.
Israel has improved its relationship with the UAE, but what about other Gulf countries?
Despite its logistical resources, the U.S. army is caught unprepared to face this unprecedented threat.
The circularity of the rationale for keeping troops in region should be obvious by now.
It will take much more than repealing AUMFs to stop the president from making unilateral decisions to wage war.
Biden and his allies in Western Europe will have to rethink an Iran strategy that is only beginning to emerge.
A recent DOD report shows how incomplete accounting leaves victims with no recourse to redress.
Hawks pushing for war and regime change in Iran have formed a new group to challenge Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Scholars weigh in on Eugene Gholz’s new paper, which argues that the countries in the region can keep their own powers and rivalries in check.
Few empires that have been able to unclench their fists and let go of self-destructive commitments.
After centuries of domination by foreigners, the Middle East is now being reshaped primarily by interactions between countries within it.
The Biden administration has yet to offer a clear path but its options are limited.
A focus on combatting Hezbollah is bound to backfire.
A flurry of recent diplomacy suggests efforts underway to mend the rivalries that have fueled Arab wars over the past decade.
Iran’s support for Palestinian militants is a two-edged sword, as they have their own political and strategic calculations.
Our national interests and regional stability are suffering as Tel Aviv takes our blank check and works openly against peace.
Our partners in the region sense the United States is leaving and they need to take care of business themselves. It’s not rocket science.
As Obama-era policymakers wrestle with their role in the war, they betray a certain naivete about their Saudi partners at the time.
On China, Afghanistan, defense budget, climate crisis and the Middle East — a bit of a mixed bag, say Quincy experts.
Chatham House survey finds agreement that regional actors must bear responsibility for their neighborhood’s conflicts.