In this Africa in Transition blog post, CFR’s John Campbell comments on the dramatic increase of Islamist violence in Africa, particularly in Kenya, Niger, and Mauritania.
After the recent toppling of the Tunisian government, Shadi Hamid questions the wisdom of the US foreign policy tenet to support repressive regimes in the Middle East on the grounds that they are stable at least, and explores the ramifications of US policy regarding Egypt.
Pakistan's floods are likely to cause setbacks for the country's development and its fight against militancy. Experts say the international community must intensify aid efforts and continue to support the country's democratic institutions.
F. Gregory Gause III posits that, though the Arab Awakening has caused tensions in Saudi-American relations, the two countries do not face a crisis and still have significant mutual interests that should be prioritized.