The UN has undertaken a series of steps to push Libya beyond the uneasy stability imposed by the militias. Together with Plan B, an economic-military-political package could provide the means to do so.
Turkey's decision to purchase the S-400 missile system from Russia fails to address Turkey’s security concerns, further alienates its NATO allies, while providing Moscow more leverage over Ankara.
It is unclear what role Turkey’s military would play in the event that the G.C.C. takes any military action against Qatar. Under such circumstances, Turkey would likely be forced to choose between an alliance with Doha and an important relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Charles Lister, director of MEI's Extremism and Counterterrorism program, discusses what the recent terror attack in lower Manhattan, and the suspect's claimed connection to ISIS, mean for U.S. security and counterterrorism policy.
The Trump administration is close to announcing a decision on modifying key elements of Obama-era drone strikes. The proposed changes would relax constraints on drone strikes and commando raids outside of previously limited battlespace.
Africa has become a new competing arena between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Both states have turned their focus to the continent, developing ties with a number of African states on both economic and security levels.
Israel has weathered the campaign to oust Bashar al-Assad far better than its neighbors. The challenges of postwar Syria, however, may prove more daunting.