Middle East

A Reality Check as Israel Turns 60

By Fouad Ajami - Opinion - May 7, 2008

The Arabs who bemoaned the loss of Palestine were in truth made uneasy by the Palestinian refugees. more >>

On the Eve of Israel's 60th Birthday, Little Cheer Among Its Arab Citizens

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - April 30, 2008

While Jews celebrate, Arabs talk about the "Day of Catastrophe." more >>

The Damage of Jimmy Carter

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - April 18, 2008

Carter's Hamas meeting legitimizes terrorism. more >>

Trying to Cut Off Terrorists' Money Supplies

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - April 11, 2008

Efforts by a key Persian Gulf nation to regulate money transfers are criticized as inadequate. more >>

6 Signs the U.S. May Be Headed for War in Iran

News Desk - March 11, 2008

Is the United States moving toward military action with Iran? more >>

And the race goes on. Hillary Clinton pulled off wins in Ohio and Texas last night, breaking up rival Barack Obama's winning streak and stringing on the Democratic primary race until, at least, the end of April. She hinted today at a shared Democratic ticket—with her at the top. However, Obama is still ahead in the pledged delegates race. more >>

Allies Struggle in Afghanistan

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - January 31, 2008

Studies by several groups reflect urgent concern, suggesting a possible revival of the Taliban. more >>

The Roadblocks on the Road Map for Mideast Peace Talks

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - January 22, 2008

President Bush may have "high hopes," but few in the region do. more >>

Iran Issue Looms Over Bush's Persian Gulf Trip

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - January 14, 2008

The president's tough strategy against Iran proves a hard sell. more >>

Blogging From Air Force One

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - January 10, 2008

Bush watchers following his Middle East trip can go right to the source of news now that White House Press Secretary Dana Perino is blogging trip notes. more >>

Bush Shows Diplomacy, Not Just Force, in the Middle East

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - January 9, 2008

In Israel, the president will see the war on terror waged the old-fashioned way—with guns. more >>

Frontier Markets Offer a Wild Ride

By Katy Marquardt - Money & Business - January 4, 2008

The hunt is on for the next generation of emerging markets. more >>

Syrian Envoy Says Onus Is on U.S., Israel

News Desk - December 3, 2007

Syria's ambassador to the United States says Syria welcomes the apparent revival of interest in pursuing a Syrian-Israeli peace track coming out of the Annapolis Mideast conference, along with the Palestinian-Israeli track the meeting focused on. more >>

Hopes for Peace

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - November 30, 2007

Mortimer B. Zuckerman on Hopes for Peace in the Mideast more >>

Syria Takes a Seat at the Table

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - November 30, 2007

Damascus says it wants to talk more >>

If Smiles Were All It Takes

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - November 30, 2007

Now comes the hard part, and the odds aren't promising more >>

Try, Try Again

Nation & World - November 30, 2007

Middle East Timeline more >>

Palestinian Envoy Calls for Optimism

News Desk - November 28, 2007

In the wake of the Annapolis peace conference, the top Palestinian diplomat posted to Washington, Afif Safieh, called on governments, analysts, and the news media to show more optimism about the relaunched Middle East peace process. more >>

Jump-starting the Stalled Mideast Peace Process

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - November 27, 2007

Negotiators face a short timeline and many tough issues. more >>

Should Dubai Buy Part of the Nasdaq?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - September 21, 2007

The deal shows how globalization creates shared interests between the West and the Middle East. more >>

Cartoon: June 17, 2007

Washington Whispers - June 17, 2007

MICHAEL RAMIREZ / COPLEY NEWS SERVICE / INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY more >>

Mideast Turmoil? Surging Rates? Wall Street Shrugs

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 15, 2007

Here are four reasons that even dramatic political and economic news isn't rattling the stock market. more >>

Serious Thinking About the Middle East

Michael Barone - January 30, 2007

Are things moving in the right direction in the Middle East? Most Americans, I think, would say no. But perhaps they should ponder a trio of interesting columns. more >>

Thoughts on the President's Speech Last Night

Michael Barone - January 11, 2007

Near the beginning Bush noted that sectarian violence increased markedly after the bombing of the Samarra mosque early in 2006. In retrospect, that probably should have prompted the rethinking that has gone on since the November election. more >>