Mohammed bin Salman's elevation as crown prince comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East and raises questions about Saudi stability.
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Reading selections for the weekend of June 23, 2017.
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The next several years will likely hold continued violence and instability for the Middle East, where the "Arab Spring" largely failed to produce lasting improvements; these issues are beyond Washington's capacity to resolve.
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Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development challenges. This piece to mark World Refugee Day is authored by Mandana Hendessi, Women for Women International’s Syria Response and Iraq Director based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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Reading selections for the weekend of June 16, 2017.
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Iran’s Islamic revolution, which brought Shias to power in 1979, and the Sunni backlash have fueled a competition for regional dominance. This timeline highlights Sunni-Shia tensions in recent decades.
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Sure, the tiny gulf state is a lousy ally — but so is everyone else in the region.
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Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering June 3 to June 10, was compiled with support from Becky Allen and Anne Connell.
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With its attacks in Iran, the Islamic State is trying to demonstrate that despite military setbacks it remains a capable Sunni vanguard.