Turkey and the West. Leaders in the United States and Europe face a conundrum in dealing with an increasingly authoritarian Turkey, write Kemal Kirişci and Ilke Toygür in a new paper: Should they pursue engagement not based on rules and liberal ideals, or rules-based non-engagement?
U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. The U.S.-led NATO mission in Afghanistan should be modified, writes Michael O’Hanlon, to focus squarely on making the Afghan security forces more resilient and capable.
The Syria withdrawal. Although the Trump administration did not create the current Syria conundrum, Amanda Sloat contends, its haphazard approach is hurting its key allies in the conflict.
Saudi royal politics. Saudi Arabia is in the midst of important and challenging transformations, Bruce Riedel explains—and the situation is more unpredictable than ever.
Tunisian migration. Many young Tunisians seek greener pastures in Europe, choosing an exit strategy that involves a dangerous sea passage. Larbi Sadiki explains what the government in Tunis is and isn’t doing to respond.
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