Qatar

Talk to the Gulf About Leadership

Washington needs to do more to push its allies toward sustainable stability.

The Myth of a Natural Gas OPEC

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum isn't going to be fixing prices anytime soon.

The New Face of Energy Insecurity

A wave of cyberattacks on energy companies endangers the American economy.

GCC Expansion at a Time of Arab Turmoil

Why the United States should recognize and encourage expansion of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Replaying Afghanistan in Syria

Washington may end up helping hard-line Islamists in Syria for the same reasons it helped them in Afghanistan against the Soviets.

Where's the Arab Deng Xiaoping?

The Chinese model offers the Middle East a path out of its postconflict economic slump.

Saudi Arabia's More Perfect Union

The house of Saud is meeting resistance as it pushes other gulf monarchies toward a closer union.

Sergeant Bergdahl, War and Terrorism

The United States doesn't negotiate with terrorists. But the Taliban is not a terrorist organization. 

China in the Persian Gulf

U.S. pressure on Iran is backfiring. China is making sure of it.

A New Hamas in the Making?

Reports claim Hamas is ready to renounce violence. This one dramatic move could transform the entire Middle East.

Follow The National Interest

May 22, 2013