Northern Africa

Arab Peace Must Come First

Struggles among the Arab powers will have to be resolved to make big initiatives stick.

More Costs of a Pseudo-Scandal

The continued hyping of Benghazi doesn't protect America or even advance partisan goals.

Egypt's Bad News May Get Worse

An absurd accidental assassination attempt highlights Egypt's deepening problems.

High Noon in Egypt's Halls of Justice

Egyptian courts have become a major obstacle for Morsi. He's not taking it sitting down.

Syria and WMD Inconsistency in the Middle East

There's no straightforward logic to our nonproliferation approach.

UN Monitors Won't Help Moroccan Human Rights

A UN mission in the Western Sahara is unnecessary and would only create new tensions.

Losing Tunisia to Salafis

The Mediterranean state is traditionally tolerant and stable. That might be changing.

Fixing Egypt's Subsidy Nightmare

Cheap gas and bread are draining state coffers and mostly benefiting the rich.

The Great Potential of a U.S.-Moroccan Relationship

Rabat can help Washington tend to its complex interests in the Sahel.

Morsi and American Egypt Strategy

Stop worrying about Camp David and give the Egyptians a little push.

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May 23, 2013