Middle East and North Africa

The new administration, like previous ones, has a Middle East quagmire. But it’s trying some nuanced moves to break free.

Democrats in Congress signaled they were uneasy with the move and are demanding answers from the White House.

The Biden administration wants to downgrade the region. Here are the countries he can ignore—and the ones he can’t.

How China is outflanking the United States—and staying under the radar.

Syria has turned against Hamas, and Iran’s efforts to mediate aren't working.

The proposed move has sparked internal debates over the future of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

What the harrowing saga of a Dubai princess reveals about her country’s international reputation.

As the ongoing conflict in Yemen shows, it’s time to fight starvation not only on humanitarian grounds but as an essential component of military and foreign policy.

For decades, U.S. presidents have pledged not to talk about Israel’s nuclear arsenal despite pushing for nonproliferation in the region. It’s time for Washington to end the double standard.

A killing in Lebanon is a symbol of a growing regional backlash against sectarian politics.

Saudi Arabia has freed activists and announced reforms, but must do more to win the new team’s favor.

The Biden administration and the French government must draw clear red lines, or the group will escalate its campaign of terror.

Dissidents seeking refuge in Turkey are getting sacrificed to a newfound friendship between Tehran and Ankara.

The Erdogan regime has gotten used to controlling the country’s social institutions, but university students have had enough.

Health care initiatives could be the key to rebuilding U.S. influence in the region—and healthier economies and societies for the region’s citizens.

The Arab Spring’s democratic success story is wrestling with the vestiges of an authoritarian past.

Under Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinians have lost trust in the democratic process. Regaining it requires institutional overhaul.

Robert Malley, who has faced sharp criticisms from Republican lawmakers, will be tasked with trying to get Iran back to the negotiating table on its nuclear program.