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June 9, 2011

Tunisia
Shaky Economies for Egypt, Tunisia

The G8 pledged new aid to Tunisia and Egypt to help their transition to democracy, but it will be a challenge to turn the aid into desperately needed jobs and an investment-friendly climate, says Mid…

Interview by Jane Kinninmont and Toni Johnson

May 3, 2012

Education
Starbucks, Charity, and Job Creation: An Odd Mix That Could Actually Work

I am rarely surprised when I go to Starbucks. The coffee is always about the same (good), and the menu of pastry items is thoroughly predictable (and not so good). But the other day, amidst the CDs a…

Starbucks "Create Jobs for USA" wristband. (seanmcmenemy/flickr)
Blog Post by Edward Alden Renewing America

November 30, 2023

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Covering the Israel-Hamas War: A View From Journalists

Journalists who have lived and reported extensively from the Middle East share their insights and perspectives on covering the Israel-Hamas war.

Play Press and children walk inside Al-Aqsa hospital
Virtual Event by David R. Ignatius, Rami G. Khouri, Bel Trew, and Christopher Isham

June 16, 2014

Iraq
Is Iraq Headed for Civil War?

Many Iraqis fear their country is sliding toward a wider sectarian war, pitting the Shiite majority against Sunni forces led by jihadi fighters, says expert Jane Arraf.

Interview by Jane Arraf and Bernard Gwertzman

August 26, 2010

Iraq
Anxious Iraqis Look at Uncertain Future

Iraqis worry that political stalemate, widespread corruption, and weak domestic security forces will plague their country if the U.S. pulls out completely next year, says veteran journalist Jane Arra…

Interview by Jane Arraf and Bernard Gwertzman

January 9, 2014

Iraq
Iraq’s High-Stakes Struggle

With its Shiite government struggling for survival and poised for a confrontation with Sunni extremists in Fallujah, Iraq faces a deepening sectarian conflict partly fueled by spillover from Syria, s…

Interview by Jane Arraf and Bernard Gwertzman