Why Saudi Arabia is turning back to Islamism – and against Israel
Economic strain and domestic pressure are pushing Riyadh toward a regional realignment. Washington ought to pay attention
Mecca
Syria’s Agreement with Israel Is Not as Promising as Advertised
The world is celebrating the anticipated signing of a security agreement between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Israel, hailed as evidence of Sharaa’s moderation and a departure from his radical...
Op-eds
‘Our Fingers are on the Trigger’: Houthi Leader Warns Israel of Renewed Attacks
Houthis Ready to Resume Attacks: The leader of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen warned on February 11 that the group was prepared to resume its attacks on Israel. “Our...
Flash Briefs
Analysis: Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani becomes a statesman
Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani in Hajj. pic.twitter.com/TGlhRiPbR9— Muhammad Jalal (@MJalalAf) June 7, 2024 ...
Op-eds
The Queen’s speech
Her Majesty Rania Al Abdullah misses an opportunity
Op-eds
The US Should Not Tie Israel-Saudi Normalization to a Palestinian State
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters this week that Saudi Arabia still has a “clear interest” in normalizing relations with Israel, but that moving forward would require a “practical...
Op-eds
Don’t know much about Middle Eastern history
The appalling ignorance of Hamas supporters
Op-eds
No normalization at any price
Biden pursues peace between Israel and Saudia Arabia as he prepares to betray both.
Op-eds
High time for a ‘Hajj Express’ for Israeli Muslims
With the Hajj being only a month away, Saudi Arabia has a chance to take the high road with Israeli Muslims and sidestep the obstacles in their efforts to normalize relations. Riyadh is hereby called upon,...
Op-eds
The Road to Israel-Saudi Normalization Runs Through Washington
Open ties between the two nations are in everyone’s interest, but it will take serious intent and deft maneuvering from America to get there. Is the administration up to it?
Op-eds
Arsenal
Assessing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program
Monographs
Abdullah in the middle
Why Jordan has not joined the Abraham Accords
Op-eds
Islamist cleric who called for fighting America, suicide bombings, dies in Qatar
An Egyptian cleric who, only five days after 9/11, called on Muslims to “fight the American military” and “fight the U.S. economically and politically,” has died at age 96. Yusuf al-Qaradawi had...
Insights
3001 Arabian nights
The Saudi crown prince means to transform the kingdom
Op-eds
How the Salman Rushdie Fatwa Changed the World
Khomeini’s decree stoked Muslim anger and paralyzed the West’s response to Islamic fundamentalism.
Op-eds
Hamas-Fatah reconciliation attempts are DOA
The recent Abbas-Haniyeh handshake signifies the desperate state of both Palestinian factions – as well as of their Algerian hosts
Op-eds
The Israeli Moment
If anyone is going to derail the Islamic Republic’s regional ambitions, Israel is really the only local counterweight that counts.
Op-eds
Unfriending Pakistan
A reconsideration of the relationship is long overdue
Op-eds
Why America Should Hope the Regime in Iran Collapses
Advancing the collapse of the Islamic Republic will not bog the United States down into another Middle Eastern war or cost further blood and treasure. It can be done by maintaining sanctions on the Islamic Republic and its officials and by beginning a policy of maximum support of the Iranian people.
Op-eds
The Realignment
On Iran, Biden is finishing what Obama started. And his top advisers are all on board.