Guitar Wolf, ‘Missile Me’: The Week in One Song Christopher Federico - January 12, 2024 The U.S. and allies respond to Houthi militia attacks in the Red Sea.
The Ukraine conflict has Persian Gulf monarchies hedging their bets Cinzia Bianco - March 14, 2022 Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates haven’t been aligning with the U.S. — or Russia
Yemen’s Houthi movement stepped up its attacks. That complicates U.S. policy in the region. Tyler B. Parker - January 31, 2022 The U.S. wants to end help the war in Yemen — and secure a nuclear deal with Iran
Groups like the Taliban have seized power elsewhere. Will the Taliban face similar difficulties governing? Raphael Lefevre - August 24, 2021 The research shows how hard it is to go from armed rebellion to leadership
Last month, three drones attacked an Israeli tanker. Here’s why that’s something new. James Rogers - August 18, 2021 Will Iran’s ‘shadow war’ slip into the open?
The best way to help Yemenis survive might not be what aid organizations think R. Joseph Huddleston, Harshana Ghoorhoo, and David Wood - April 5, 2021 Struggling households throughout Yemen access food and services in surprising ways, our research finds.
Saudi-led attacks devastated Yemen’s civilian infrastructure, dramatically worsening the humanitarian crisis Jeannie Sowers and Erika Weinthal - February 21, 2021 New data takes stock of the targeting of agriculture, fisheries, health care, energy and other facilities
Trump changed how the U.S. assigns the label ‘terrorist.’ Can the Biden administration change it back? Samuel M. Hickey and Manuel Reinert - February 11, 2021 Trump changed ‘designation’ from a foreign policy tool to one aimed at influencing American public opinion
Biden announced a major policy shift on Yemen. What happens now? Alexandra Stark - February 7, 2021 U.S. diplomacy, not U.S. military support, will shorten the war in Yemen
Iran and Turkey have become drone powers James Rogers - January 27, 2021 Drones have become the weapon of choice around the world.
Only Congress has the authority to declare war. Can it take that power back from the presidency? Saikrishna Prakash - September 30, 2020 Here are some possible courses of action — if the legislature wants to do more than signal its displeasure.
Armed rebel groups lobby in D.C., just like governments. How does that influence U.S. policy? Reyko Huang - February 6, 2020 They push for funding and recognition, and often get it
How terrorism helps — and hurts — Iran Daniel Byman - January 3, 2020 Why Iran supports terrorist groups — and what the consequences can be.
Saudi Arabia held secret talks with Iran to ease regional tensions. Are they holding back the U.S.? Peter Henne - December 13, 2019 Arab Gulf countries are restraining the United States from war with Iran.
International troops are leaving Yemen. Here’s what will help bring peace. Alexandra Stark - December 12, 2019 Here’s how mediation from other countries can end civil wars.
Saudi, UAE Twitter takedowns won’t curb rampant disinformation on Arab Twitter Marc Owen Jones - September 24, 2019 Recent activity by social media networks to rein in bot and troll networks is only a token gesture.
After the Saudi oil attack, will the U.S. and Saudis start a war with Iran? Here are 3 things to know. Austin Carson - September 17, 2019 Iran — and Saudi Arabia — might prefer to let responsibility for the attack remain unclear.
The UAE is weakening its partnership with the Saudis in Yemen. Here’s why that matters. Mareike Transfeld - August 28, 2019 What you should know about the clashes in southern Yemen
Why the Houthi drone strikes targeted Saudi oil facilities Samuel Ramani - May 29, 2019 Yemen’s Houthi rebels are not just Iran’s proxies
Iran’s network of fighters in the Middle East aren’t always loyal to Iran Ariane Tabatabai and Becca Wasser - May 20, 2019 They are more than willing to ignore what Iran tells them to do.
Why is Russia insisting on bringing home ISIS fighters’ children? Samuel Ramani - April 8, 2019 It’s all about appearing to be a humanitarian leader.
What does the Stockholm agreement mean for Yemen? Peter Salisbury - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81912" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Mohammed Amdusalem, right, head of the
How transitional justice can affect Yemen’s future Maryam Jamshidi - December 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81808" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Houthi Shiite fighters guard a street
Yemen’s looming famine has been a long time coming Peter Salisbury - December 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81069" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A father gives water to his
Why is the Senate challenging Trump on Yemen? Jordan Tama - November 30, 2018 Here’s what you need to know.
Why the south of Yemen is key to its stalled peace talks Susanne Dahlgren - October 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79215" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A militiaman patrols in Mocha, a
What’s next for jihadists in Yemen? Elisabeth Kendall - February 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69626" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Shiite Houthi rebels attend
Why it won’t be easy to resolve Yemen’s many wars Stacey Philbrick Yadav and Marc Lynch - January 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68481" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Houthi supporters walk past al-Saleh Mosque
In Yemen, 2018 looks like it will be another grim year Peter Salisbury - January 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67944" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Shiite Houthi rebels attend
What Saudi Arabia’s purge means for the Middle East Marc Lynch - November 6, 2017 International and domestic crises dominated Saudi Arabia over the weekend. On Saturday,
Sixteen years after 9/11, are we any better at fighting terrorism? Stephen Tankel - September 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_44889" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The National 9/11 Flag is unfurled
Oman is a mediator in Yemen. Can it play the same role in Qatar? Stacey Philbrick Yadav - July 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61275" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Representatives of the Omani government disembark
Trump seeks greater collaboration with Saudi Arabia, but will this boost counterterrorism? Stephen Tankel - May 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump meets with Saudi King
How diplomacy failed in Yemen and why it will again Nadwa Al-Dawsari - May 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58163" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Yemeni fighters of the southern separatist
How war is changing Yemen’s largest Islamist coalition Stacey Philbrick Yadav - March 22, 2017 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A person inspects a destroyed house
After a professor’s op-ed went viral, this is what happened next Andrew Reynolds - January 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_39220" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Opponents of House Bill 2 protest
How Twitter can empower opposition forces in authoritarian countries Mareike Transfeld and Isabelle Werenfels - December 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50469" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] The United States
No, Yemen’s Houthis actually aren’t Iranian puppets Thomas Juneau - May 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40606" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Armed members of a Houthi militia
Will Yemen’s latest round of negotiations reflect learning from past failures? Al Ali and Helen Lackner - April 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39255" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A boy chants slogans through a
Why the managed transition after Yemen’s uprising led to war Stacey Philbrick Yadav - February 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36019" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Militants loyal to Yemen's exiled government
What Iran will really do with its sanctions relief windfall Eric Lob - November 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31702" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Yemen’s transition to political stability was doomed to fail. Here’s why. Mareike Transfeld - October 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31164" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Fighters loyal to Yemen's exiled president,
How Yemen’s United Nations mediation could avoid failing again (but probably won’t) Peter Salisbury - October 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31141" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Houthi supporters wave national flags during
Why Yemen's peace talks failed - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27068" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] A guard sits on the
Why Yemen’s peace talks failed Stephen Day - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27068" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] A guard sits on the
Why isn't there an anti-Iran alliance? - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Why isn’t there an anti-Iran alliance? Gregory Gause - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Sectarianism after the Saudi mosque bombings Toby Matthiesen - May 29, 2015 Just seven days after one of the deadliest bombings Saudi
Has Saudi Arabia already won its Yemen war? Silvana Toska - May 15, 2015 Despite the current humanitarian ceasefire, Saudi Arabia’s military operation in
The Iran deal sharpens the Persian Gulf region’s sectarian divide Frederic Wehrey - April 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23825" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Anti-Houthi protesters demonstrate to show
Sectarianism and authoritarianism in Kuwait Madeleine Wells - April 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23647" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center "] Emir of Kuwait Sheikh
How sectarianism shapes Yemen’s war Jeff Colgan - April 13, 2015 Saudi Arabia and Egypt are mounting a military intervention in
How sectarianism shapes Yemen's war - April 13, 2015 Saudi Arabia and Egypt are mounting a military intervention in
A bold new Arab vision…for 2009 Marc Lynch - March 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23239" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud
What’s behind Yemen’s recent political turmoil Stephen Day - February 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21625" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Yemeni man reads a
What's behind Yemen's recent political turmoil - February 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21625" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Yemeni man reads a
Why academics can’t get beyond moderates and radicals Jillian Schwedler - February 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21194" align="alignnone" width="620"] Protesters from the Islamic Action Front
Why academics can't get beyond moderates and radicals - February 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21194" align="alignnone" width="620"] Protesters from the Islamic Action Front
Yemen's Houthis and Islamist republicanism under strain - February 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22824" align="align center" width="620"]Supporters of Yemen's Houthi movement gather
Yemen’s Houthis and Islamist republicanism under strain Stacey Philbrick Yadav - February 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22824" align="align center" width="620"]Supporters of Yemen's Houthi movement gather
The Islamic State’s model Aaron Zelin - January 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20630" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A member of security (L) for
Militaries, civilians and the crisis of the Arab state Yezid Sayigh - December 8, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18780" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Iraqi soldiers parade inside the main
Arab views on governance after the uprisings Michael Robbins and Mark Tessler - October 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17435" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Defaced presidential campaign posters of ousted
Shifting balances of power in Yemen’s crisis Silvana Toska - September 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16249" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of the Houthi movement shout
Shifting balances of power in Yemen's crisis Silvana Toska - September 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16249" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of the Houthi movement shout
The limits of the ‘sectarian’ framing in Yemen Stacey Philbrick Yadav - September 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16169" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Houthi rebel holds an RPG
The limits of the 'sectarian' framing in Yemen Stacey Philbrick Yadav - September 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16169" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Houthi rebel holds an RPG