Originally published under the title "Istanbul's mayoral election puzzle." The Middle East rightly has a reputation for inscrutability, with seemingly illogical actions part of its routine business. The Saudi crown prince... 
The long-awaited rollout of the Trump administration's new approach to the Palestinians began this week with the release of the "Peace to Prosperity" economic plan. The White House website called the document "a new vision for... 
Iran and Iraq were once enemies when Saddam Hussein's regime was in charge, but after the US-led invasion in 2003 the countries have grown closer because of the rise of Shi'ite political parties. 
Originally published under the title "How Qatar is Buying Conservative Column Inches." On June 4, the Washington Times published a "special section" of articles lavishing praise on Qatar, its institutions, and its global... 
Though its conventional military forces are weak, Iran has mastered the art of irregular warfare by proxy. From Seth Frantzman. 
Originally published under the title "What to Make of a Report on ISIS Plans to Breach the U.S.-Mexico Border? An Interview with the Author." On June 3, Homeland Security Today carried a story that pinched a raw nerve at the... 
A growing number of Italians have stopped denying their country's apocalyptic immigration and Islamization problems. From Daniel Pipes. 
The Saudi minister for Gulf affairs, Thamer Al-Sabhan, visited eastern Syria and met US officials over the weekend. It is his second known visit since 2017 when he traveled to Raqqa after its liberation from Islamic State. The...
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