On Lebanon’s Independence Day, the question has meaning for a population whose leaders are masters of the meaningless.
While Lebanon's ruling elite continues to delay the formation of a new cabinet under Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, French President Emmanuel Macron is growing impatient as he watches his initiative and timeline for reforms crumble.
Saeb was a unique figure among Palestinian officials and negotiators with whom we dealt.
Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
The Biden administration is likely to alter U.S. policy toward the Middle East in three key ways.
The country’s leaders are seeking to put an end to the popular protest movement, but it’s just not working.
Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
The Egyptian military’s involvement in the economy has come at a high cost, contributing to underperformance in development and auguring a new ruling class of military officers.
The Egyptian military’s capture of state resources under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi depends on a poorly run state and the visible corruption of the former regime, auguring a new ruling class of military officers.
If Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidential election, the Maghreb would be a perfect venue for greater engagement.




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