It is high time for the United States and EU to condemn the unruly way in which Erdogan exercised his power.
Arab World: No Shortcuts to Deradicalization
The root cause of radicalization is embedded in a nation’s internal socio-economic and political disorder.
A New Fight Over Syria War Strategy
President Obama has signaled a willingness to cooperate with Russia on Syria, but hawks are fighting the shift.
Iraq Invasion: Why Did No One Raise An Eyebrow?
An insider’s account on the decision to invade Iraq, in view of the Chilcot Commission’s report.
China’s Nuclear Opportunities in Iran
How the nuclear program controversy and deal opened West Asia to Beijing.
The United States of Emotions
Why U.S. foreign policy has such a mixed record, in the Middle East and beyond.
How Turkey Became a De Facto Dictatorship
President Erdogan’s lust for power has now taken down even his competent prime minister.
Iran: An Important Player for South Asia
Building a relationship with Iran is valuable for India. Will Pakistan try too?
U.S.-Iran: “Breakthrough” or Waning U.S. Power?
Obama opened lines of communications to Iran, but political pressures in Washington prevent a more substantive shift in relations.
Israel and Turkey: Approaching Reconciliation?
Normalization negotiations seem closer than ever to conclusion, but significant differences remain on Gaza, Hamas and Egypt.























