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Middle East

There is more to Yemen than terrorism and political violence

In a new book, Helen Lackner argues that this perception has led to skewed aid along military lines —not the kind the country really needs.

Tunisia
Africa

The US helped Tunisia become 'the biggest disappointment of the Arab Spring'

The recent apathetic vote to give the current president more autocratic powers is a reflection of many missed opportunities on our part.

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Africa

Kais Saied continues his assault on the Tunisian state

With a full economic collapse looming, an intervention by the military is becoming a distinct possibility.

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Africa

Biden's dangerous refusal to reverse Trump's Western Sahara policy

Trump recognized the wholesale annexation of one country by another. If Biden lets that stand, the global implications are deeply troubling.

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Africa

Buying time: Burhan’s strategy in Sudan

He is playing an intricate game to ensure that at the end of the day the military coup will be a “fait accompli.”

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Africa

Sudan coup: The regional interference behind a faltering transition

Regional responses have been unclear, reactionary, and in some cases supportive of the recent military coup.