Former Ambassador James Jones discusses U.S.-Mexico relations and Mexico's most pressing problems as President Felipe Calderón continues his "War on Drugs" and combats the resulting violence.

Martin Wolf explores the repercussions of the Middle East's protests from an economist's standpoint.

Gideon Rachman discusses why the international community has been hesistant to implement the "responsibility to protect" act as it contemplates unlikely foreign intervention in Libya.

Justin Elliot provides an explanantion for Islamic, or Sharia, law.

Despite concerns over the political power of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, Cairo-based expert Dina Shehata says it is faulty to think Egypt is headed toward a theocracy.

Ishan Tharoor explains why Libya and Bahrain's reported use of foreign mercenaries is not new for the Middle East.

Suzanne Maloney explains why, far from being overtaken by a revolution of its own, Iran might very well emerge from this period stronger than before.

Howard Schneider explains why, despite having half of the world's oil and a third of the world's natural gas reserves, many Arab countries still have stagnant economies.

WSJ suggests that the US and Europe help Libyans overthrow their government.

Bernard Gwertzman asks Elliot Abrams what to expect next from Libya.

Robert Baer speculates on Gaddafi's next move, based off intelligence from those close to the leader.

George Friedman details the recent surge of revolutions occurring throughout the Middle East.

Amitav Acharya speculates on whether a Cairo-style revolution might be brewing in Asia and where.

Marc Lynch explains why it is time for the US, NATO and the UN to intervene in Libya.

Andrew Solomon outlines how Muammar Qaddafi lost Libya and gained a revolution.

Ibrahim Sharqieh speculates about Yemen as revolutions sweep the Middle East.

Thomas Fuller discusses what role Islam will play in the new political landscape of Tunisia.

Egypt's post-Mubarak transition parallels Indonesia's post-Suharto, argues CFR's Karen Brooks. Indonesia's example indicates the Muslim Brotherhood should be incorporated into Egyptian politics rather than marginalized, she says.

The Economist details why the world has reason to be inspired and hopeful by the wave of revolutions in the Middle East.

Olivier Roy writes that the recent Egyptian revolution hints at a move away from theocratic, Islamic rule in the Middle East.