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March 4, 2015

Middle East and North Africa
Common Sense and Courage on Egypt

Senator John McCain is a rare voice both of common sense and--because common sense on Egypt is so rare--of courage when it comes to U.S. relations with that key Arab country. Last week he issued thi…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

October 28, 2016

Yemen
Weekend Reading: Yemen’s Moualleds, Lebanon’s Presidency, and Iraq’s Book Market

Reading selections for the weekend of October 28, 2016.

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Blog Post by Steven A. Cook From the Potomac to the Euphrates

March 9, 2022

Democratic Republic of Congo
Reflections: Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on the Dilemmas Diplomats Face

Former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Russ Feingold reflects on his time as U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other diplomatic roles he has held throughout his career.

A group of officials walk down a staircase in professional dress.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

November 20, 2015

Iraq
Weekend Reading: Tourism in Egypt, Descartes in Reyhanli, and Corruption in the KRG

Farah Halime studies how continued violence in Egypt, particularly against the tourism industry, negatively impacts the country’s economy. The blogger Maysaloon discusses teaching identity, philosop…

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Blog Post by Steven A. Cook From the Potomac to the Euphrates

January 14, 2015

Egypt
Hostile Middle East Reactions to Today’s Charlie Hebdo Cover

The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published its first issue today since gunmen stormed the magazine’s headquarters in Paris last Monday, killing twelve people. The new cover depicts the Pro…

Satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo columnist Patrick Pelloux (R) and cartoonist Luz (L) show a copy of their next issue titled "Tout est pardonne" ("All is forgiven") showing a caricature of Prophet Mohammad during a news conference at the French newspaper Liberation offices in Paris, January 13, 2015 (Wojazer/Courtesy Reuters).
Blog Post by Robert Danin Middle East Matters