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Mideast
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March 27, 2013
What Can Obama Accomplish in the Middle East?
A flurry of diplomacy shows interest in Israeli-Palestinian tensions, but can the Obama administration make a difference?
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October 4, 2012
Is Islam an Obstacle to Democracy?
If Arab nations were to "draw on Islamic traditions," would they favor democratic government?
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August 23, 2012
Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
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May 29, 2012
Nudging Bahrain, Without Pushing It Away
How can the United States support democracy in Bahrain without damaging American political interests?
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March 26, 2012
Stopping Assad, Saving Syria
How should the United Nations Security Council address the escalating violence in Syria?
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March 8, 2012
Should Israel Accept a Nuclear Ban?
The potential and the pitfalls of a nuclear nonproliferation treaty for the Middle East.
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February 9, 2012
Does the U.S. Have a Plan for Iraq?
The U.S. State Department is cutting way back on its diplomatic presence in Iraq. What's next?
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February 6, 2012
Is Assad’s Time Running Out?
Throughout an 11-month uprising, how has Syria's leader outlasted his peers in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere?
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February 1, 2012
How Allies Can Help Egypt Get Back on Its Feet
What should Egypt’s neighbors and allies do to hasten the economic recovery and maintain stability?
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November 15, 2011
Why Turkey Turned Away From Syria
Turkey is no longer humoring its harshest neighbors, like Syria and Iran. What will that mean for the region?
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October 20, 2011
Qaddafi’s End, the Mideast’s Future
From Egypt and Tunisia to Syria and Bahrain, what effect will the Libyan dictator's death have on the region?
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October 7, 2011
Egypt’s Fall in the Arab World
With the military in control, the country's power in a realigned Mideast is eroding. What are the regional consequences?
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September 14, 2011
Can Israel Survive Without a Palestinian State?
Abbas and Netanyahu are at a stalemate on the statehood issue. Wouldn't Israel be better off with a viable Palestine?
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June 8, 2011
Will Mubarak’s Trial Unite or Divide Egypt?
Is it a necessary step toward democratic reconciliation or does it raise risks of more anarchy and a violent military crackdown?
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May 31, 2011
How Dangerous Is Anwar al-Awlaki?
With Yemen on the verge of civil war, how aggressive should the U.S. be in trying to kill an American-born cleric?
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May 17, 2011
Obama’s Arab-Israeli Options
Does it matter if the White House has a strategy for the so-called peace process? If it does, what should that plan …
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March 24, 2011
Will Egypt’s Youth Movement Be Pushed Aside?
Can that nascent movement compete with Mubarak's old party and the Muslim Brotherhood for political power?
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March 22, 2011
What Is the U.S. Plan for Libya?
If Obama's broader aim is to force Qaddafi to withdraw his forces, what's the next step?
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March 16, 2011
What Can Arab Leaders Do About Libya?
They may want to oust Muammar el-Qaddafi, but do they really want American or NATO military intervention?
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March 14, 2011
How Stable Is Saudi Arabia?
Can the monarchy defuse frustrations by doling out benefits or are pressures for reform mounting?
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February 28, 2011
Why China Is Nervous About the Arab Uprisings
Is a growing economy sufficient to keep broader discontent among the Chinese at bay?
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February 24, 2011
Why Didn’t the U.S. Foresee the Arab Revolts?
What makes it difficult for intelligence agencies to anticipate the uprisings in Egypt, Libya and elsewhere?
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February 17, 2011
How to Have Fair Elections in Egypt
What kinds of electoral systems have worked in post-crisis societies around the world?
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February 10, 2011
What Is the Egyptian Military’s New Role?
With Mubarak's departure, will the army take power or push for democratic change?
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February 7, 2011
Is Caution the Right U.S. Strategy?
The Obama administration's new go-slower approach on Egypt may be prudent. Or risky.
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January 31, 2011
Mubarak’s Role and Mideast Peace
What does the crisis in Egypt mean for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?
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January 27, 2011
Where Will the Protests in Egypt Lead?
Do the protesters have hope of forming a viable opposition and moving an agenda forward?
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September 1, 2010
Negotiating With the Israeli Settlers
Will Netanyahu ever be able to bring the settler movement on board in any peace process?
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June 1, 2010
Rethinking the Gaza Blockade
How to prevent attacks against Israel while providing humanitarian relief to the Palestinians.
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March 10, 2010
Israel’s Challenge to the U.S.
The Israeli government tests the Obama administration's policy of restraint.
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