Did Biden have the authority to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen?
Let’s look at the Constitution, the War Powers Resolution, and what might authorize or constrain military action.
Why global commerce is now in the crossfire
From the Red Sea to the Baltic and the Pacific, geopolitics are putting global commerce at risk.
Will Israel further normalize relations with its Arab neighbors?
My research finds that closer ties with Israel means Arab regimes have new tools to repress their own citizens.
Qatar’s first elected parliament may have more power than other Persian Gulf legislatures. Here’s why.
The elected-appointed legislator ratio is one key indicator of parliamentary power
Will the attack on Iran’s nuclear research facility derail U.S. nuclear talks?
The Biden administration will find it difficult to contain Israel and Iran’s escalating tensions.
Saudi Arabia just lifted Qatar’s 43-month blockade. How did this rift end?
A new agreement appears to cover these three points
What do ordinary Arabs think about normalizing relations with Israel?
Our research suggests many oppose normalization but may be reluctant to say so