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.Marc Martorell JunyentSeptember 06, 2022
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.Courtney DoggartAugust 02, 2022
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.Daniel BrumbergApril 17, 2022
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.Stephen ZunesFebruary 06, 2022
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.”Jihad MashamounJanuary 31, 2022
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.Khalil al-AnaniDecember 23, 2021