The Globalist

The policy of side-stepping the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran is becoming increasingly untenable for non-Arab Muslim nations and China.

Saudi-UAE campaign to isolate Qatar and Iran puts Muslim nations in a bind.

The real downsides of Donald Trump’s choice in Saudi Arabia to prioritize commerce at the expense of principle.

From Burj Khalifa to The Shard, princely oil money is raising record buildings.

Pope Francis is shining a spotlight on complex battles for the soul of Islam as well as the survival of autocracy in the Middle East and North Africa.

The United States and China both cozying up to Saudi Arabia (and irritating Iran) could mean global trouble.

Assessing the interests and weaknesses of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.

For the first time, migration policy is used as an instrument of foreign policy. Delinking migration from foreign policy must be a priority for Trump’s opponents

The Saudi royals hope to turn China away from Iran during a state visit.

Trump’s supporters fear diversity and complexity. They want simple answers and simple solutions. That’s bad news for Jews in the US.