The Middle East’s latest protests seem like the Arab Spring all over again. That’s no reason for optimism.
Middle East and North Africa
Algeria
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Is the Arab Spring back, as some protesters, activists, and analysts have declared? The uninspiring answer is a qualified maybe.
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Recognizing that a bungled leadership transition and continuing economic stagnation in Algeria would have significant ramifications for U.S. counterterrorism interests and regional stability, the United States should take steps—including precautionary measures—to manage the risk.
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Algerians are protesting in large numbers over moves to maintain ailing longtime leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika in power. The ruling elite faces a test of legitimacy that could spark unrest in a region weary of upheaval.
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Authoritarians are on the rise around the world, but history shows they’re mostly helpless.
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Reading selections for the weekend of September 15, 2017.
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Reading selections for the weekend of July 28, 2017.
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Reading selections for the weekend of May 5, 2017.
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Marine Le Pen's neofascist movement was fueled by lingering resentment over a military humiliation. Maybe ours too.
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Reading selections for the weekend of April 28, 2017.
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Reading selections for the weekend of February 3, 2017.
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U.S. Congress reaches a budget deadline; assessing Putin's state of the union speech; and Algeria hosts the 2014 Oil and Gas summit.