The Elusive Quest for Stability in Syria
Brandon Friedman examines Turkey's recent military operation into Kurdish governed Afrin and its broader implications for the Syrian war.
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What Saudi Arabia, Iran and Tunisia have in common: The Economy, Stupid!
Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes how economic problems have come to a head in three very different states in the region: Saudi Arabia, Iran and Tunisia. As a result, unrest has developed with social and political consequences.
Reports of Denis Cuspert's Death: The End of the Islamic State's Most High-Profile German Fighter
Guest author Marlon Saadi analyzes reports of the possible death of Denis Cuspert, who was the most prominent German fighter for the Islamic State.
The New Generation of al-Qaʿida in Syria?
Ariel Koch examines the emergence of two new al-Qaʿida organizations in Syria.
With the Physical Caliphate Defeated, The IS Highlights its Salafi Credentials in Music
Adam Hoffman examines the Islamic State's use of music for propaganda purposes.
#Ana_Kaman
Heidi Basch-Harod explains the effect of the #MeToo movement on the Middle East and analyzes key developments in women's rights issues in the region during 2017.
The Islamic State Declares War on Hamas: The Latest Episode in a Complex Relationship
Gilad Shiloach analyzes the Islamic State's declaration of war against Hamas.
The Unity of Jerusalem in the Shadow of Corruption Charges
Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak reviews how public discourse in Turkey was re-directed from scandals implicating senior officials of the Erdoğan government to the issue of Jerusalem, which unified all players in the Turkish political arena.
Lip Service: Saudi Reactions to Trump’s Declaration
Nachum Shiloh investigates the reasons behind the moderate Saudi reaction to U.S President Donald Trump's Jerusalem declaration.
“The New Balfour Declaration:” Trump’s Speech as Reflected in Palestinian Discourse
Michael Barak analyzes the attempts by leaders of Palestinian discourse, particularly the Fatah and Hamas movements, to inflame passions and provoke mass protests in response to U.S President Donald Trump's December speech, which recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.