Saudi Arabia-Iran: Tensions and Intertwined Futures
January 27, 2016 5 min. read

2016 kicked off with tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran reaching new highs. Their rivalry will define the future of the region, from oil prices to the risk of armed conflict.

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Three Ways Lawrence of Arabia Still Captures the Middle East
July 14, 2015 4 min. read

Beyond its value to film history and in spite of its Hollywood embellishments, “Lawrence” still speaks truths about the West’s relationship to the Middle East.

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Countering the Sunni-Shia Divide
May 14, 2015 7 min. read

As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) officials meet with President Obama at Camp David, their lobbying efforts are revolving around one question: In the event of a nuclear deal with Iran, what will the U.S. do to counter the Islamic Republic’s influence in the Middle East?

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