France and the Middle East
French Play Lawrence d’Arabie as U.S. Sits on Sideline

New French-Arab deals are signaling dissatisfaction with US.

The Nuclear Negotiations
Is Iran Cheating Outright?

New covert purchases uncovered by the Czech Republic raise troubling questions about whether Iran is cheating on its nuke program.

The Gulf Summit
When No News is Bad News

The President’s most cherished goal is undermined by one of his own earlier moves.

Iran Attacks Persian Gulf Shipping
Iran’s Gunboat Diplomacy

Iran attacks another ship in the Persian Gulf. Did Tehran learn the worst possible lesson from Maersk Tigris?

Tunisia's Fragile Success
Security Law Raises Worries About Tunisia’s Democracy

The sole success of the Arab Spring may be in danger of returning to old habits.

Iran's Lebanese Proxy
Hezbollah’s Looming War Crimes

Israeli intelligence shows the group emplacing military hardware among civilians.

The Asian Refugee Crisis
Malaysia to Push Back Boats of Migrants

Thousands of refugees who headed to Malaysia after Thai crackdown on migrant boats are told they won’t be allowed to land.

The Pope and the Holy Land
Vatican Recognizes State of Palestine

New treaty marks a controversial diplomatic turning-point.

"Some Kind of Stunt"
Gulf Showdown II: Naval Boogaloo

Iran dispatches new freighter to Yemen with “aid”—and protected by warships.

Democracy in South Africa
South African Opposition Elects “Obama of Soweto” As Leader

A charismatic, Soweto-born GQ-listed preacher is the new face of the South African opposition.

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