If Biden wants to work with Mexico on migration and asylum, he might start talking to Mexican NGOs Zaid Hydari, Kelsey Norman, Kevin Cole, and Ana Martín Gil - August 16, 2021 The administration wants to encourage asylum seekers to stay in Mexico rather than continue traveling north
Will the pandemic spark a religious revival in the Muslim world? Tarek Masoud, Peter Mandaville, and A.Kadir Yildirim - April 1, 2021 A new survey measures economic stress and religiosity levels in five countries
Saudi Arabia just lifted Qatar’s 43-month blockade. How did this rift end? Coates Ulrichsen - January 8, 2021 A new agreement appears to cover these three points
Greek and Turkish ships are playing chicken at sea. There’s already been one crash. Rachel Esplin Odell and Annelle Sheline - September 12, 2020 Here’s why international law doesn’t offer clear-cut solutions
More voting by mail would make the 2020 election safer for our health. But it comes with risks of its own. Robert M. Stein, Charles Stewart III, and Barry Burden - April 5, 2020 It’s not clear whether “at-home voting” can be ramped up nationwide by November
Saudi Arabia is launching an oil price war. That’s risky. Jim Krane - March 22, 2020 Without oil revenues, the monarchy could be in trouble
Could the gulf crisis with Qatar be winding down? Coates Ulrichsen - December 11, 2019 Here’s why progress — and diplomacy — might be possible.
Is there a way out of the Iran crisis? Mohammad Tabaar - October 2, 2019 Yes, research provides insight into Iran’s foreign policy — and a possible way to stop the escalation between Iran and United States.
Would ‘safe third country’ agreements stem migration to the U.S.? The E.U.-Turkey deal offers some clues. Kelsey Norman - July 19, 2019 But don’t expect to see a decrease in the number of asylum seekers.
Electoral irregularities benefited Turkey’s ruling party, not the opposition Abdullah Aydogan - May 10, 2019 Here’s what it means for next month’s election rerun in İstanbul.
Erdogan’s setback in Turkey’s local elections may not hurt him that much. This is why. Abdullah Aydogan - April 8, 2019 Ruling parties routinely bounce back from a poor showing.
Has Mohammed bin Salman finally gone too far? Coates Ulrichsen - October 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78928" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Why the results of Turkey’s election are surprising Abdullah Aydogan - July 31, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76190" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On June 25, the day after
Trump meets Qatar’s emir today. But efforts to resolve the Persian Gulf dispute have already stalled. Coates Ulrichsen - April 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72019" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with
In Egypt, the opposition is calling for a boycott of this month’s election. Will it work? Gail Buttorff - March 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70354" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Volunteers help voters identify their polling
What the Iran sanctions case in New York means for Turkey and Erdogan Kadir Yildirim - December 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66835" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Front pages of Turkish newspapers with
Who is Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince? Coates Ulrichsen - June 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60252" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The new crown prince of Saudi
What’s going on with Qatar? Coates Ulrichsen - June 1, 2017 Tensions have resurfaced in a sustained media onslaught that has
In Texas, almost all non-voters have a photo ID — but few understand the voter identification rules Renée Cross, Mark Jones, and Jim Granato - May 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57954" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An election worker checks a voter's
The Gulf states are turning to Asia in a big way. Here’s why it matters. Coates Ulrichsen - April 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57067" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves with
How Erdogan won more power but lost legitimacy in Turkey’s constitutional referendum Kadir Yildirim - April 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57004" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers
Is there still hope for Turkish democracy? Marc Lynch and Kadir Yildirim - December 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50791" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan salutes
Kuwaitis voted Saturday. Opposition gains send a strong signal about the economy. Yuree Noh and Marwa Shalaby - November 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50260" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kuwaiti members of parliament raise their hands
The Islamists are back in Morocco. How did they do it? Marwa Shalaby - October 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48191" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man casts his ballot at
How Erdogan may exploit Turkey’s failed coup Kadir Yildirim - July 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44111" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People shout slogans and hold Turkish
Why the triumph of moderates is a setback to Iranian democracy Mohammad Tabaar - March 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36973" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Iranian voters fill out their ballots
Why Turkey’s government is threatening academic freedom Kadir Yildirim - January 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34480" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses
Why quotas are needed to achieve gender equality Lindsay Benstead - November 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31947" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau leads
The danger of (mis)perceptions after the Iran deal Mohammad Tabaar - August 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28151" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] Iranian Foreign Minister
How to interpret Iran's Islamic rhetoric - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27096" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this picture released by the
How to interpret Iran’s Islamic rhetoric Mohammad Tabaar - July 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27096" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this picture released by the