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Strategic Reset
A new four-point strategy for Iraq and the Middle East from Brian Katulis, Lawrence J. Korb, and Peter Juul.
Contain and Engage
Joseph Cirincione and Andrew Grotto outline five options and an effective strategy for resolving the nuclear crisis with Iran.Other Middle East Features
February 7, 2012
Meet Fayza Abul-Naga, a Woman of Ambition
Scott Lilly examines the role of an Egyptian politician whose ultranationalist rhetoric threatens Egypt’s economy as well as its most important international alliances.
January 27, 2012
Support Pluralism in Egypt’s Transition
As it engages with the ascendant Freedom and Justice Party, the United States needs to keep respect for basic human rights and political pluralism high on the agenda, writes Brian Katulis.
January 19, 2012
Center for American Progress Responds to The Washington Post
CAP addresses recent Washington Post article.
January 3, 2012
Helping Complete the Arab Spring
Sabina Dewan presents key ways the United States and Europe can help build sustained economic growth in the region.
December 20, 2011
Rape and the Arab Spring
While women throughout the Middle East have played crucial roles in the Arab Spring uprisings, they have also been subject to high levels of sexual violence and rape, writes Elizabeth Marcus.
December 9, 2011
Straight Talk with Iraq About Syria
The United States needs to use its leverage to get Iraq’s leaders to play a constructive role in helping end the bloodshed in Syria, writes Brian Katulis.
November 10, 2011
Beating the Diplomacy Drums On Iran
Matthew Duss says the International Atomic Energy Agency report on Iran’s nuclear ambitions should strengthen international resolve.
October 20, 2011
Diplomacy, Not Military Force, Should Be Our Track with Iran
Matthew Duss documents the Obama administration’s successful international engagement on Iran and how the failed assassination plot illustrates the rogue state’s frailty.
October 12, 2011
An Escalation by Iran?
Matthew Duss examines the ramifications of charges that Iran is behind a recent assassination attempt on the Saudi ambassador to the United States.
September 26, 2011
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