Protesters in Lebanon have plenty of reason to bemoan the autocratic response of the government — and its inability to deal with the economic crisis.
Country Focus: Iran
A collection of features from our archives exploring Iran’s politics, history, economy and culture.
COVID 19 and the Middle East
From Israel and Pakistan to India, ultra-conservative communities have emerged as virus-spreading clusters. This is not helped by governments reluctant to disrupt ultra-orthodox life by enforcing public health measures.
Middle East: How Refugees, Shantytowns and Sanctions Imperil Global Public Health
Syria’s announcement of its first COVID-19 case highlights the public health threat posed by war zones that produce millions of refugees and displaced persons.
Coronavirus and the Middle East
Lessons not learned and opportunities missed: A roadmap to political and societal dysfunction.
Bribery: The Driving Force Behind Middle Eastern Arms Sales
Corruption runs rampant in U.S. arms deals in the Middle East.
Trump, the Incomparable Arms Salesman
Right after Iran’s Soleimani was killed, the Saudis arrived at the White House.
US Tech Transfer: First to China, Now to the Middle East
The shortsightedness of the United States in allowing arms production facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is unbelievable.
China, the Commerce-First Middle Eastern Power
The standoff between the United States and Iran helps China to build out its energy and trade routes throughout the Middle East.