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Politics of the Middle East
In this channel, you will find summaries on the Middle East, its history, its
issues and its prospects.
Summaries
The End of America’s Exit Strategy in the Middle East
Hamas’s Assault—and Iran’s Role in It—Lays Bare Washington’s Illusions
Foreign Affairs, 2023
A New Order in the Middle East?
Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Rapprochement Could Transform the Region
Foreign Affairs, 2023
Why Democracy Stalled in the Middle East
Economic Despair and the Triumph of the China Model
Foreign Affairs, 2022
MBS Wants Saudi Arabia Fund to Reach $2 Trillion in Assets
The crown prince’s ambitious plan for the Public Investment Fund would change the kingdom’s dependence on oil while creating the world’s largest pool of institutional money, but questions remain.
Chief Investment Officer, 2021
The End of Saudi Arabia’s Ambitions
MBS Must Cut His Losses to Avert Catastrophe
Foreign Affairs, 2020
Lebanon’s Breaking Point
Conditions are ripe for an uprising, which would have profound geopolitical consequences for the region.
GPF, 2020
