Arab World Commentary

Springtime for Civil War

Bruce Riedel | Mar 22, 2011

Shia radicalization. Iranian terrorism. Libya as lost cause. Our only hope lies in Egypt.

Franck Salameh | Mar 07, 2011

The "Arab" edifice is crumbling. Make way for new nations.

Franck Salameh | Feb 01, 2011

Arab harmony is an illusion that only serves to keep the masses in servitude.

Benny Morris | Dec 21, 2010

Splitting Sudan will create a new border—and a new fault line in the clash of civilizations.

Shibley Telhami | Sep 21, 2010

Do Arab governments want to see a military attack on Iran?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | May 14, 2010

Shia clerics are gaining power in Iraq. Should America be worried?

Doug Bandow | Sep 30, 2009

Instead of relying on America to protect them from Russia, Eastern Europeans should build their own military capabilities.

Doug Bandow | Aug 24, 2009

An upcoming referendum in Ireland could derail the Lisbon Treaty. But even if it passes, the EU is still split on the issue of political integration.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Aug 20, 2009

The Eastern Europeans have been up in arms over Obama’s “reset” with Russia. Are the liberal hawks helping foster the myth of a second Yalta?

Doug Bandow | Jul 20, 2009

Europe will never have its own military capabilities unless America stops subsidizing its defense.