Carnegie Middle East Center
- Search
- Global Resources
Shortcuts
Our Network
The major issue in Tunisia remains the ailing economy, and it may yet undermine President Qaïs Saied’s autocratic ambitions.
By ignoring soft power in the Middle East, Iran may be undermining its regional project down the road.
Lebanon’s and Jordan’s efforts to advance female participation in their armed forces are discussed in a pair of podcasts.
Hamas’ influence may be on the rise, but the movement has yet failed to assume national leadership.
While the United Arab Emirates is highlighting female participation in the armed forces, the reality is somewhat different.
The greatest casualty from President Joe Biden’s recent visit to the Middle East was peace.
A general has been placed in Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court, perhaps subjugating the institution.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
In an interview, Armenak Tokmajyan talks about Sarmada, Syria’s border with Turkey, and why the status quo there may change.
Tunisia’s president has just prepared a new constitution, whose principal aim is to enhance his own authority.
Iran, through Hezbollah, has invited itself into Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel over offshore gas fields.
Few observers expect a new Lebanese government soon, but the prime minister-designate remains hopeful ... publicly.
The country’s armed forces are removing restrictions on female participation in operations, but obstacles remain.
For his misfortune, Tunisia’s president finds himself on the opposite side of the powerful Tunisian General Labor Union.
Watching the Ukraine conflict, Middle Eastern leaders see the Russian president has approached matters in the same way as they would.
Turkey has unfinished business when it comes to fighting Kurdish forces south of its border.
There is no consensus on Lebanon’s next president, and the country is likely to soon enter a long period of stalemate.
Electoral victories by several anti-establishment candidates have revived flagging hopes that thoroughgoing reform is possible.
In an interview, Armenak Tokmajyan looks at the complexities characterizing Syria’s border with Turkey.
A posthumously published memoir by Fouad Ajami shows that the author never truly broke with Lebanon.
Sign up to receive Diwan in your inbox!