Christian Paas-Lang discusses the history of Egypt’s involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards
Samir Mourani examines the approach the United States is taking to target the Islamic State and how the Obama administration finds itself at a crossroads with Bashar al-Assad and his Syrian regime.
Is ISIS more dangerous than al Qaeda?
Stuart Munnich looks at the growing threat posed to the West by ISIS and whether this outstrips that of al Qaeda.
Will Iraq’s Kurds Go it Alone?
With the Islamic State’s capture of Sinjar, Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the prospect of Kurdish independence from Iraq.
The First World War and the Middle East: One Hundred Years On
As the world marks the centenary of the First World War, Justin Fantauzzo considers the long-term legacy of the war in the Middle East.
A Brief History of the Kurdish Struggle for Independence
In light of the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq, Alexander Langer looks at prospect of Kurdish independence.
L’interdiction de manifestations pro-palestiniennes en France : faisons la part des choses
Tina Bouffet nous dresse un bilan de l’interdiction par la France de certaines manifestations pro-palestiniennes ainsi que de la réaction démesurée de la presse étrangère.
“Jihad in One Country”: Division in Militant Islam
Christian Paas-Lang discusses the differences and conflict that have arisen between the two foremost organizations of militant Islam — ISIS and Al-Qaeda.
Reporting From Tamarev: A Fable
This piece is a satire fable written by Seoren A’Garous, attempting to reflect the dynamics behind a variety of real world issues – specifically those of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
State-Building Up Front: The Path Forward for the Central African Republic
Misha Boutilier discusses state-building in the Central African Republic.