October 21, 2014
Middle East and North AfricaFounded as a loose confederation of states in 1945, the Arab League has struggled to overcome dysfunction and disunity among its members.
August 2, 2006
LebanonAs the fighting between Israel and Lebanon escalates into its third week, each side has its own definition of victory and its own plan for emerging from the crisis. Some experts say Hezbollah already…
January 24, 2006
Palestinian TerritoriesPalestinian voters will elect a new Legislative Council on January 25. cfr.org offers a brief primer on the workings of the Palestinian Authority government.