Iraqis voted a year ago but still don’t have a government
Iraq’s democracy depends on consensus — yet parties in the minority in parliament don’t want to take the opposition role
The Ukraine conflict has Persian Gulf monarchies hedging their bets
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates haven’t been aligning with the U.S. — or Russia
China and Iran announced a new economic and security partnership. That’s not as alarming as it sounds.
China has similar deals with a number of Middle Eastern countries
Meet Oman’s new sultan. How will he navigate the region’s turmoil?
The late Sultan Qaboos leaves behind a legacy of peace and diplomacy
America weaponized the global financial system. Now other countries are fighting back.
We are entering a world of chained globalization.
Hungary votes on Sunday. What will this mean for its relationship with Europe?
[caption id="attachment_71839" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Fireworks light up Budapest on May
Could U.N. peacekeepers help end the war in Ukraine?
[caption id="attachment_69959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ukrainian troops fire a howitzer close
How do you forecast a coup? Don’t forget on-the-ground sources.
[caption id="attachment_44462" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
How big were the changes Tunisia’s Ennahda party just made at its national congress?
[caption id="attachment_41073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian Ennahda party supporters wave flags