Arab Awakening

Trump in Saudi Arabia

How Trump Is Inflaming the Middle East’s Proxy Wars How Trump Is Inflaming the Middle East’s Proxy Wars

He has emboldened a recklessly aggressive Saudi government, which is now destroying Yemen, imposing a blockade on Qatar—and could even stumble into war with Iran.

Jun 9, 2017 / Mohamad Bazzi

Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History

Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History Trump Embraces the Most Repressive Dictator in Modern Egyptian History

President Sisi presents himself as a faithful ally in the war on terror, so Trump will ignore the tens of thousands he’s imprisoned.

Apr 3, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Hezbollah demonstration in Lebanon

How the Syrian Civil War Has Transformed Hezbollah How the Syrian Civil War Has Transformed Hezbollah

The Lebanese Shiite militia, which has played a central role in defending the Assad regime, is now a powerful regional player.

Mar 30, 2017 / Jesse Rosenfeld

hezbollah ceremony

Are Israel and Hezbollah Preparing for War? Are Israel and Hezbollah Preparing for War?

Hezbollah’s role in the Syria conflict has transformed and emboldened the Lebanese Shiite movement—and worried Israel.

Mar 23, 2017 / Jesse Rosenfeld

Madaya children protest

Letter From Madaya, Syria, Under Siege by the Assad Regime for Nearly 2 Years Letter From Madaya, Syria, Under Siege by the Assad Regime for Nearly 2 Years

“I have nightmares. I see the people who died of starvation and who I helped to bury.”

Mar 22, 2017 / Houssam Muhammad Mahmoud

Children walking near Aleppo

The Syrian War Is Creating a Generation of Traumatized Children The Syrian War Is Creating a Generation of Traumatized Children

The cost to the country of disrupted education alone is estimated to be $11 billion.

Mar 22, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Alexandria during the 2011 uprising

Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt

The regime of dictator Sisi is taking unprecedented measures against political prisoners, but Trump thinks he’s a “fantastic guy.”

Feb 1, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

’Til Kingdom Come

’Til Kingdom Come ’Til Kingdom Come

How long can Morocco’s political system withstand demands for change?

Nov 8, 2016 / Feature / Ursula Lindsey

Former Ambassador Chas Freeman

Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State

Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman is that rare thing, an honest and wise diplomat—which is why he’ll probably never be appointed.

Oct 14, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence

Hodeidah Yemen Bombing

Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War

More than 10,000 have been killed, many by US ally Saudi Arabia in its indiscriminate bombing campaign.

Oct 7, 2016 / Nicolas Niarchos

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