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April 17, 2014

Iran
Despite Ukraine, Iranian Nuclear Talks on Track

The crisis in Ukraine has not thus far diverted international diplomatic efforts toward a lasting deal on Tehran’s controversial nuclear program, says expert Barbara Slavin.

Interview by Barbara Slavin and Bernard Gwertzman

April 4, 2014

Economics
Tunisia’s Historic Transformation Deserves U.S. Support

Today, ahead of the Tunisian Prime Minister’s visit to the White House, we are pleased to have a guest blog from Ann Wyman. Ann is a Senior Advisor at Gatehouse Advisors in London, and a Senior Off…

Blog Post by Guest Author for Heidi Crebo-Rediker Macro and Markets

January 9, 2014

United States
This Week: Syrian Pre-Negotiations, Egyptian Convictions, and more U.S. Shuttle Diplomacy

Significant Developments Syria. Representatives from various Syrian opposition groups-- including some Islamist factions-- met in Cordoba, Spain today to try to forge common ground before the schedu…

Members of Syrian opposition groups stand after visiting the former mosque of Cordoba during a consultative meeting in Cordoba, southern Spain January 9, 2014 (del Pozo/Courtesy Reuters).
Blog Post by Robert Danin Middle East Matters

October 17, 2013

Iran
Time Ripe for Iranian Nuclear Accord?

A deal to tame Iran’s nuclear program is within sight, but a number of potential pitfalls, including an untimely increase in U.S. sanctions, could derail diplomacy, says expert Suzanne Maloney.

Interview by Suzanne Maloney and Bernard Gwertzman

January 22, 2013

Middle East and North Africa
Qatar in Mali: Which Side Are They On?

In the last decade the influence of Qatar has grown greatly, fueled by its vast oil and gas revenues and by the skill of its leaders. Whether that influence is being used positively, or in ways that …

French soldiers in Mali
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points