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?
Oct 7, 2014 Michael Young warns of sectarian conflict spreading to Lebanon, fueled by a worsening economy.
Sep 29, 2014 Christopher R. Hill argues that rooting out the Islamic State should not be the only goal of US policy.
Sep 27, 2014 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum calls for a broad development agenda to defeat the Middle East's ideologies of hate.
Sep 25, 2014 Marwan Muasher & Kim Ghattas praise Lebanese pluralism as a model for the Arab world that the West should fully support.
Sep 23, 2014 Anne-Marie Slaughter offers mixed praise for America's new strategy to fight the Islamic State.
Sep 5, 2014 Ian Buruma examines why Israel's most ardent supporters include leaders of parties with anti-Semitic roots.
Apr 23, 2024 Daron Acemoglu & Simon Johnson
Apr 24, 2024 Rachel Glennerster
Apr 24, 2024 Peter G. Kirchschläger
Apr 24, 2024 Ana Palacio
From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.
