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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 2, 2013
Saudi Arabia
Weekend Reading: Saudi Tweets, Ennahda’s Decline, and Ramadan’s Odd Missive
An interview with anonymous Twitter user @Mujtahidd, who has been tweeting provocative things about Saudi Arabia’s rulers. An article from Muftah, discussing the declining credibility of Tunisia’s E…
December 8, 2012
United States
Voices From the Region: Egypt, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Iran, Iraq
“I never thought I would say this, but even Mubarak was more savvy when he spoke in a time of crisis.” – Hossam Bahgat, executive director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights “I hope God …
September 13, 2012
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Tragedy in Libya and Regional Unrest
On a personal note, I send my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods killed in Benghazi on Tuesday. Chris and I were…
August 9, 2012
Iraq
Renewed Violence in Iraq
Introduction Iraq remains a fragile state deeply traumatized and riven by thirty years of war, sanctions, occupation, and civil strife. Although there are numerous positive signs of progress in Ir…
June 14, 2012
Iraq
Iraq’s ’Precarious’ Future
Ongoing violence and corruption in Iraq since the U.S. military pullout could augur a return to full-on sectarian strife and continued poor governance, says CFR’s Ned Parker.