ColumnUnited States The War in Gaza Will Loom Over Biden’s U.N. Legacy Richard GowanSep 19, 2024September 20, 2024 Biden promised to revitalize U.S. multilateralism. But his U.N. record was a mixed bag, overshadowed by the war in Gaza. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterMiddle East & North Africa Israel’s Pager Attack Marks Another Escalation With Hezbollah The EditorsSep 18, 2024September 19, 2024 The attack demonstrated once again that Israel remains ready to cross red lines and push limits in its faceoff with Hezbollah. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingMiddle East & North Africa Algeria’s Regime Is Getting Sloppy—and Desperate Francisco SerranoSep 17, 2024September 19, 2024 Low turnout was the real key to understanding Algeria’s presidential election, which was a sign of the regime’s desperation. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterGulf States China’s Premier Looks to Boost Gulf Ties The EditorsSep 12, 2024September 12, 2024 China’s expanding relations with the Gulf states play into Beijing’s broader goals. It’s also catching the eye of policymakers in the United States. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterNorth Africa Algeria’s Regime Resolidifies Its Power in Managed Election The EditorsSep 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Algeria’s president won another term in a managed election, resolidifying the regime’s hold on power over a country facing widespread disillusionment. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingNorth Africa France’s Shift on Western Sahara Comes With a Huge Cost Sarah Leah WhitsonSep 6, 2024September 18, 2024 France says it is committed to the rules-based order. In the Morocco-Western Sahara conflict, it chose short-term political benefits instead. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)