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Foreign PolicyJanuary 21, 2020
The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering
His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.
Mohamad Bazzi
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October 4, 2019
Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Shook Everyone—Except Trump
For Trump, outrage over the slaying of the journalist was just the cost of doing business with Saudi Arabia.
Mohamad Bazzi
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International LawMay 17, 2019
Both Saudi Arabia and the United States Are Probably Guilty of War Crimes in Yemen
The Saudi coalition deliberately targets civilians with US weapons—and US officials have known this for years.
Mohamad Bazzi
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US Wars and Military ActionOctober 10, 2018
American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen
Under international law, Washington—during both the Obama and Trump administrations—has been a co-belligerent with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Mohamad Bazzi
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Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2017
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.
Mohamad Bazzi
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Foreign PolicyAugust 23, 2016
Why Is the United States Abetting Saudi War Crimes in Yemen?
The Obama administration’s record-setting arms deals with Riyadh have strengthened extremists and led to greater regional instability.
Mohamad Bazzi
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Middle EastJanuary 15, 2016
How Saddam Hussein’s Execution Contributed to the Rise of Sectarianism in the Middle East
He was a brutal tyrant, but he remains an important symbol of strength for disillusioned Sunnis throughout the region.
Mohamad Bazzi
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Middle EastOctober 9, 2015
The Biggest Winners of the Arab Spring? Dictators
While authoritarian rule appears to provide stability over the short term, it breeds discontent and affirms the idea that violence is the only way to be heard.
Mohamad Bazzi
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Middle EastJuly 17, 2013
Islamism After the Coup in Egypt
Egypt cannot have a future as a viable, pluralistic democracy without the Muslim Brotherhood’s participation.
Mohamad Bazzi
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Middle EastJune 5, 2013
Hezbollah’s Gamble
The Lebanese militia is now deeply embroiled in the Syrian civil war, which has become part of a regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Mohamad Bazzi