The ethnic, sectarian, and clan-based violence spreading across the greater Middle East has called into question the future of many Arab states. If the prevailing nation-state model cannot survive the turmoil, what governing arrangements could succeed it, and how might such a new order emerge?
Rethinking the Arab State
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Lebanon’s Gathering Storm
Lebanon’s Gathering Storm
Oct 7, 2014 Michael Young warns of sectarian conflict spreading to Lebanon, fueled by a worsening economy.
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The Future of Syria
The Future of Syria
Sep 29, 2014 Christopher R. Hill argues that rooting out the Islamic State should not be the only goal of US policy.
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The Intellectual Battle Against ISIS
The Intellectual Battle Against ISIS
Sep 27, 2014 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum calls for a broad development agenda to defeat the Middle East's ideologies of hate.
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Lebanon’s Model of Moderation
Lebanon’s Model of Moderation
Sep 25, 2014 Marwan Muasher & Kim Ghattas praise Lebanese pluralism as a model for the Arab world that the West should fully support.
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Obama Versus the Islamic State
Obama Versus the Islamic State
Sep 23, 2014 Anne-Marie Slaughter offers mixed praise for America's new strategy to fight the Islamic State.
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Reading Israel from Left to Right
Reading Israel from Left to Right
Sep 5, 2014 Ian Buruma examines why Israel's most ardent supporters include leaders of parties with anti-Semitic roots.
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