Snapshots Mar 23, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMar 23, 2020
While intended to place U.S. and European troops out of harm's way, the drawdown could prompt yet more violence by emboldening Iranian-backed militias to rid the country of any remaining Western forces.
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Guidance Mar 19, 2020 | 15:38 GMTMar 19, 2020
As the pandemic monopolizes more of the world’s time, money and attention, recent attacks in Kashmir and Iraq highlight how countries and militants could use the outbreak to act more aggressively.
Snapshots Mar 11, 2020 | 21:49 GMTMar 11, 2020
The killing of American troops significantly raises the likelihood of a further military escalation within Iraq, or potentially even Iran, in the coming days.
Snapshots Mar 9, 2020 | 20:06 GMTMar 9, 2020
With the arrest of several high-ranking members of the royal family, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman solidified his place as Saudi Arabia's center of power. But he may soon find that challenges to his rule exist beyond the country's royal palaces.
Snapshots Mar 5, 2020 | 21:00 GMTMar 5, 2020
Even as the agreement with Moscow sets up the Syrian government for its next offensive in Idlib province, Ankara can claim the deal as a diplomatic success, albeit a limited one.
Guidance Feb 19, 2020 | 10:00 GMTFeb 19, 2020
While it may benefit conservatives at the ballot box, Iran's dire economic situation will ultimately come back to haunt any candidate elected to parliament on Feb. 21.
Assessments Feb 10, 2020 | 10:00 GMTFeb 10, 2020
Long the second fiddle in the Maghreb, Morocco is making a push to bolster its military. That, however, won't go down well in neighboring Algeria.
Snapshots Feb 7, 2020 | 21:37 GMTFeb 7, 2020
Economic projections find that if current conditions hold, the Gulf region's wealthy monarchies will begin to face a financial reckoning within the decade.
Assessments Feb 4, 2020 | 10:30 GMTFeb 4, 2020
Amid escalating protests, the Iraqi government will struggle to keep Iran's many armed and capable proxies in the country from conducting an attack that pushes the U.S. and Tehran toward war.
By Omar Lamrani
Assessments Jan 30, 2020 | 11:00 GMTJan 30, 2020
For now, Jordan's dependence on U.S. aid will constrain its ability to retaliate against Israeli actions in the West Bank. But it's only a matter of time until Washington's regional strategy forces the kingdom to diversify its foreign ties.
By Ryan Bohl
