International Affairs Forum

Sun. June 26, 2022

Social Media: Middle East/Caucasus

451-480 Social Media articles displayed
for the Middle East/Caucasus Region

Iraq’s New Government Must Deliver

The author suggests how the new Iraqi government and the US can stabilize the country and weaken the insurgency. By. Michael E. O’Hanlon. (Brookings Institution, 6/18/2006) Read More...

After Zarqawi: The Way Forward in Iraq

The author suggests how the US should proceed in Iraq following the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. By James Jay Carafano. (Heritage Foundation, 6/12/2006) Read More...

Under the Veil of Ideology: The Israeli-Iranian Strategic Rivalry

The author argues that both Iran and Israel portray their rivalry in ideological terms in order to conceal their strategic competition. By Trita Parsi. (Middle East Report Online, 6/9/2006) Read More...

Deterring and Containing Iran: A Near-Inevitable Task

The author explains why the deterrence and containment of Iran is both necessary and unavoidable. By Patrick Clawson. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 6/8/2006) Read More...

The Palestinian National Accord: Consensus at Any Cost

The authors argue that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ call for a national referendum will be ineffective in renewing the peace process and establishing national unity. By Ben Fishman ... Read More...

The Death of Zarqawi: Organizational and Operational Implications for the Insurgency

The author discusses how the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi will affect al-Qaeda in Iraq and the insurgency. By Jeffrey White. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 6/8/2006) Read More...

Will America Attack Iran?

The author explains why an American attack on Iran is unlikely. By Philip H. Gordon. (Brookings Institution, June 2006) Read More...

Iranian Azeris: A Giant Minority

The author discusses the status and treatment of Iranian Azeris, a large minority in the Islamic Republic. By Ali M. Koknar. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 6/6/2006) Read More...

At What Cost Israel-China Ties?

The author discusses how increasing ties between China and the Jewish state are serving to undermine and weaken the American-Israeli relationship. By P.R. Kumaraswamy. (Middle East Forum, Spring 200... Read More...

Limbo by Veto

The author describes a complex and inefficient Iraqi political system that is in desperate need of reform. By Nibras Kazimi. (Hudson Institute, 6/7/2006) Read More...

Facing Iran’s Challenge: Safeguarding Oil Exports from the Persian Gulf

The author explores the possible meanings and implications of the Iranian threat to disrupt the shipment of energy from the Persian Gulf. By Simon Henderson. (Washington Institute for Near East Poli... Read More...

Iran: International Pressure and Internal Conflict

The author discusses the domestic discontent with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. By Mehdi Khalaji. (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 5/24/2006) Read More...

The Begin Doctrine at 25

The author argues that while the Begin Doctrine succeeded in Iraq it may not yield the same results in Iran. By Gerald M. Steinberg. (Jerusalem Post, 6/4/2006) Read More...

How to Boost Middle East Democracy

The author suggests several policy prescriptions that the US should follow in order to most effectively promote democracy in the Middle East. By Dennis Ross. (Washington Institute for Near East Poli... Read More...

Assad State of Affairs: Syria’s Dictatorship Survives to Fight Another Day

The author describes how US pressures on Syria have been largely ineffective as the Baathist regime has maintained its previous practices. By David Schenker. (Washington Institute for Near East Poli... Read More...

Taking the wrong steps in Iraq

The author argues that the current US policies in Iraq will lead to continued violence, national disunity, and eventual civil war. By Thomas X. Hammes. (International Herald Tribune, 6/1/2006) Read More...

Egypt, where farmers don’t seem to live anymore

The author discusses the critical need for comprehensive land reform in Egypt. By Maria Golia. (Daily Star, 5/27/2006) Read More...

How UN Pressure on Hizballah Impedes Lebanese Reform

The author argues that western demands on Hizballah to halt its military activities perpetuate Lebanon’s political gridlock and hinder efforts to reform the country’s corrupt and inefficient system. ... Read More...

Rising Tensions Between Turkey’s AKP and the Courts

The author discusses how the AKP’s antisecularist stance could lead to early elections in Turkey, which have the potential to threaten the party’s domination of parliament. By Soner Cagaptay. (Washi... Read More...

A Policy for Promoting Liberal Democracy in Egypt

The author argues that in order to effectively promote democracy in Egypt and throughout the Middle East, the US needs to put direct pressure on regimes to liberalize their political systems and media... Read More...

Securing Baghdad is a numbers game

The author argues that in order to secure and stabilize the Iraqi capital, the US needs to deploy more troops and security forces. By Max Boot. (Council on Foreign Relations, 5/24/2006). Read More...

US could benefit from a give-and-take strategy with Iran

The authors argue that instead of continuing with ineffective multilateral pressure, the US should engage in direct negotiations with Iran. By Clifford A. Kupchan and Ray Takeyh. (Council on Foreign... Read More...

Lending a Helping Hand

The authors suggest how the Bush administration can effectively respond to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s proposal in order to make a two-state solution possible and avoid renewed Israeli-Palest... Read More...

Steady as she goes

Article looks at the recent trends in the oil/energy industry, arguing that production levels have not peaked. (The Economist $, 04/20/06) Read More...

Minority Rights Group International

Working to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and to promote cooperation and understanding between communities. Read More...

Chinese, Russian Militaries To Hold First Joint Drills

Chinese and Russian military forces will hold their first combined exercise. The possible goals of this exercise appear to be to strengthen their alliance in the face of the U.S. presence in Central ... Read More...

RUSSIA EYES STRONGER CLOUT IN CASPIAN REGION

Russia has pursued a series of separate deals between the Caspian nations. Kazakhstan appears to be most receptive to Russia’s offer of closer economic and strategic cooperation. Read More...

THE FORMER SOVIET UNION’S NEXT WAVE OF DEMOCRATIZATION

After "people-power" revolutions in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan, the real tests for democratization in the region are yet to come. More complex challenges and potentially volatile transitions are ... Read More...

The Orthodox Are Coming

The Orthodox are becoming increasingly important players in the EU. The article about the compatability of Orthodoxy with Western cultural values and democracy, capitalist economic development and gl... Read More...

Making Democracies Work: Social Capital and Civic Engagement in 47 Societies

The study establishes predictable patterns in the distribution of social capital around the world, and long-standing cultural traditions and historical legacies can help to explain the contrasts found... Read More...

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