The Gulf States are spending millions of dollars to influence U.S. public opinion amidst the Qatar crisis, but is it worth the cost?

The Qatar imbroglio and the second coming of the friendly tyrants dilemma.

The historical record shows that U.S. foreign policy would be well served by resisting the temptation to take sides.

The war itself was quick and militarily decisive, but the political aftermath has been anything but.

Under increasing pressure from regional wars and more than a million refugees, Jordan is ratcheting up taxes on ordinary citizens to bridge the budget gap.

The assassination of Russia’s Ambassador is likely to have far-reaching implications for the U.S.-Turkey relationship.

Will the Kurds’ proxy fight against ISIS work against their national aspirations in the long run?

The U.S. will probably see more ISIS-inspired attacks in the run-up to the election—and the “how” and “why” should be no great mystery.

Modernity was supposed to be a virtual synonym for tolerance and progress, but somehow things haven’t worked out that way for the region.

Clearing up some misconceptions about Sykes-Picot on its centenary.