A thaw in Turkey’s relations with Egypt? Gulf Cooperation Council reconciliation may have set in motion Ankara’s desire for a reset with Cairo. Egypt
Biden's deputy secretary of state nominee OK'd by Senate committee The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved moving Wendy Sherman's nomination to the full Senate, with some Democrats and Republicans who had disagreed with her on the Iran deal voting to confirm her anyway. United States
Biden's CIA nominee stresses China over Iran during Senate hearing Ambassador William Burns said that China is the biggest challenge for the United States, but that Iran and Russia cannot be overlooked. Regional
Post-COVID Mideast economies look to the Gulf and Egypt The region took a hard hit from the pandemic, and it’s far from over, but Egypt and Saudi Arabia are managing better than expected. Regional
Erdogan's Symbolism Might Spell Trouble With Arabs A series of statements and actions by Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan and AKP members could sound ominous if their symbolism is understood. Turkey
Turkey, Lonely Man Of the Middle East Turkish foreign policy is in endemic crisis because of the Islamist and sectarian foreign policies of the AKP government. Turkey
Russia Steers Conservative, Steady Course in Middle East Unlike the United States, Russia can walk away from the Middle East at any time. Egypt
Bibi’s Choice: Make Peace Or Lose the Right Wing If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sincere in seeking an agreement with the Palestinians, he must distance himself from his party's extreme right-wing faction that opposes peace. Palestine
Rouhani Should Recast Relations in the Levant Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani has an opportunity to chart a new course for the region. Regional
US Needs to Link Peace Process, Syria For Washington to successfully form a Western-Arab coalition against Syria, it must increase pressure on Israel to avoid accusations of having double standards. Palestine
Unemployment Drives Graduates In Gaza to Drug Addiction Depressed by the lack of employment opportunities, many Gaza graduates are turning to the drug Tramadol as a way to escape. Palestine
The Mideast in Venice Nine Middle Eastern countries are represented at the Venice Biennale, including a piece aptly called "Resistance" from a Turkish artist. United Arab Emirates
The Limits to Europe's Pivot to the Gulf As the US strategic posture pivots toward Asia, Europe is looking again at the Gulf. Legacy: Gulf
Erdogan Paints Himself Into Corner over Gaza After his meeting with US President Barack Obama, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan cannot seem to win on Gaza. Palestine
Israel, Region Need Middle East Security Forum The need for security dialogue among the states of the Middle East region is more urgent than ever. Israel
Israel’s Mistake in Attacking Syria Israel’s air strikes on Syria have set back its interests in the region. Israel
