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September 5, 2020

Middle East and North Africa
The End of Hope in the Middle East

The region has always had problems—but it’s now almost past the point of recovery.

May 2, 2024

RealEcon
Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific: An ADB Perspective

As part of the CFR RealEcon Roundtable Series, Scott Morris, vice president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), explained how the ADB supports countries in the Indo-Pacific region amid shifting geop…

Scott Morris speaks at a CFR roundtable event.

May 2, 2024

Ukraine
Is U.S. Aid to Ukraine Too Little, Too Late?

U.S. aid is critical not just for Ukraine, but for U.S. credibility in Russia and beyond.

Ukrainian service members fire a L119 howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 21, 2024.

May 2, 2024

Turkey
Erdogan’s Crisis of Legitimacy and Its Consequences

Despite the destabilizing effects of his economic and foreign policies, as well as a major election loss, President Erdogan shows no sign of interest in course correction.

Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan listen to his speech during a rally ahead of local elections in Istanbul, Turkey, in March 2024.

October 5, 2018

Iraq
Iraq’s Two New Leaders Offer a Glimmer of Hope

Salih and Abdul-Mahdi are capable politicians in a nation that desperately needs that, at a time when progress seems possible.

Barham Salih, Iraq's new president, walks with new Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad.

March 20, 2019

Algeria
Don’t Get Your Hopes Up About Algeria

The Middle East’s latest protests seem like the Arab Spring all over again. That’s no reason for optimism.

People take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 12, 2019

April 15, 2024

Iran
Iran’s Regional Armed Network

Iran’s web of armed partners such as Hezbollah and the Houthis serves to strengthen its influence in the Middle East and could pose a significant threat to the United States and U.S. allies in the re…

Militants in Beirut, Lebanon, stand at attention during the funeral of a Hezbollah member killed during border clashes with Israel