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April 27, 2023

Religion
The Sunni-Shia Divide

Sectarian conflict is becoming entrenched in a growing number of Muslim countries and is threatening to fracture Iraq and Syria. Tensions between Sunnis and Shias, exploited by regional rivals Saudi …

Infoguide by Mohammed Aly Sergie

June 5, 2008

Syria
Dealing with Damascus

Overview Syria has more often than not represented a problem for U.S. foreign policy. Its unwillingness to make peace with Israel, close ties to Iran, political and military interference in Leb…

Council Special Report by Mona Yacoubian and Scott Lasensky Center for Preventive Action

November 13, 2018

Turkey
Neither Friend nor Foe

The strategic relationship between the United States and Turkey is over. While Turkey remains formally a NATO ally, it is not a partner of the United States. The United States should not be reluctant…

Council Special Report by Steven A. Cook Middle East Program

June 1, 2006

Turkey
Generating Momentum for a New Era in U.S.-Turkey Relations

Overview The emerging schism between the West and the Islamic world makes America’s relationship with Turkey—a Western-oriented, democratizing Muslim country—more important than ever. Unfortuna…

Council Special Report by Steven A. Cook and Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall Middle East Program