Middle East/North Africa
Is Khalifa Haftar Libya’s next strongman?
Violence in Libya has moved the country close to a failed state. With the United States determined to prevent another Islamist takeover in the region, is General Khalifa Haftar in line to
Four factors to watch in Israel’s economy after the Gaza conflict
Israel’s tourism and retail market has taken a hit, but the overall business climate will remain strong in the wake of the clash with Hamas in Gaza. Israel, with its
Three keys to nuclear talks with Iran
The P5+1 and Iran agreed in July to a four-month extension of talks on a permanent agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. The course of these talks over the past six
Can the Islamic State become a legitimate state?
The Islamic State (IS) has made swift gains in Iraq and Syria, has established a self-claimed Caliphate, and has asserted it is abolishing borders. But can it achieve its goals and create
Gulf carriers gain power over European and US airlines
Gulf carriers have taken the world travel market by storm, adding new destinations and buying up stakes in foreign competitors. Their rapid expansion poses a unique threat to European and
ISIL in Iraq Series: What the ISIL crisis means for India
India has strengthened its alliance with Iraq over the past year, primarily due to energy dependence. The ISIL crisis in Iraq could have repercussions for India’s energy policy as well
ISIL in Iraq Series: What is in it for Iran?
ISIL’s recent territorial gains pose a significant threat to the security and stability of Iraq and its neighbors. For Iran, however, ISIL threatens to topple its most significant regional trading
ISIL in Iraq Series: What does ISIL mean for Iraqi Kurdistan?
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has moved onto the Kurdistan Regional Governorate’s doorstep, killing and plundering its way from Mosul to near Baghdad. Some champions of Kurdistan see
ISIL in Iraq Series: New enemies challenge ISIL’s continued advance
ISIL has conquered substantial territory in past weeks, but also gained new enemies. The increased focus on and military contra against ISIL means that the group cannot continue for long.
ISIL in Iraq Series: Iraq-Turkey economic ties survive ISIL
ISIL is proving to be not just a political threat to Iraq, but an economic one too. Nevertheless, Iraq-Turkey trade and investment prospects will not suffer as ruinous a decline
