There’s a single thread connecting the White House approach to the region, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

The region is accustomed to cycles of protest and political upheaval, so it’s better not to bank on successful revolutions.

Over the past decade, illiberal populist leaders from across the political spectrum have won elections and taken power in many of the world’s biggest democracies, from the United States to India, the…

Council of Councils global perspectives roundups gather opinions from experts on major international developments. In this edition, members of six leading global think tanks reflect on what reforms a…