Fertile Crescent Commentary

Palestine: Gaining Currency?

Jonathan Schanzer | Sep 17, 2010

The Palestinians may be losing a chance at their state if they gain a currency.

Benny Morris | Sep 14, 2010

Is Christopher Hitchens calling for six million Jews to pack up and leave Israel?

Mark A. Heller | Aug 31, 2010

The latest Israeli-Palestinian talks are a triumph of hope over experience. Let's just say President Obama better have a contingency plan.

Bruce Riedel | Aug 30, 2010

The peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians may fail, but they are far from doomed. Can President Obama pull it off?

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jun 11, 2010

Baghdad can’t fight off its more powerful neighbors. U.S. policy has created a dangerous power vacuum in the Middle East.

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | May 14, 2010

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

Danial Anas Kaysi | Apr 30, 2010

Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 23, 2010

America’s deteriorating relationship with Turkey is likely to get even worse.

Kenneth M. Pollack | Mar 29, 2010

Washington must allow Iraqis to form a government on their own terms. If it forces a solution, Iraq could descend into chaos once again.

Joost R. Hiltermann | Mar 09, 2010

Kurdish voters presented a united front for Baghdad. But internal divisions are rife—and the region might soon devolve into political turmoil.