Engel: Sanctions, Not Rouhani, Only Chance for Iran Deal

Eliot Engel, ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses sanctions on Iran, his support for missile strikes against Syrian airfields and the need to maintain US military assistance to Egypt.

Egypt

Egyptian Crisis Reduces Friction Between Israel and Hamas

Both Israel and the Hamas government in Gaza have an interest in preventing a further deterioration on the Egyptian border.

Palestine

Egypt’s Military Shows No Restraint

Egypt’s political factions may soon regret their deal with the military as a pact with the devil in unseating deposed President Mohammed Morsi.

Egypt

Israel, US Navigate Slow Trend To Arab Democracy

The US and Israel continue to be surprised by events in Egypt and Syria.

Egypt

Turkey’s Twitter 'Fenos' Work to Marginalize Critics

Women journalists, in particular, face the wrath of pro-AKP pundits.

Egypt

Egypt: Competing for Corpses

The Muslim Brotherhood seems to be willing to sacrifice any number of its supporters to regain the upper hand in Egypt’s standoff.

Egypt

Pro-Sisi Egyptians Struck by Amnesia

Millions are embracing Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and have seemingly forgotten the ills of military rule that plagued Egypt for decades.

Egypt

Back to the Future for US Policy In Egypt and Syria

The Obama administration gives priority to containing Islamic extremism, not promoting democracy, in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia

Third Square Youth Movement Seeks New Direction for Egypt

As clashes between Egyptian protesters continue, a small group of youth activists support neither the Muslim Brotherhood nor the army and are afraid that the growing tension will lead to more bloodshed.

Egypt

Hamas Hits Back At 'Preposterous' Egypt Claims

Egyptian claims that Mohammed Morsi conspired with Hamas have been dismissed by the Islamist group as part of a "cheap campaign."

Palestine

Egypt’s Precarious New Reality

One month after the June 30 demonstrations that led to the ouster of Mohammed Morsi, Egypt's civilian leaders are becoming increasingly marginal to the broader changes taking place in the country.

Egypt

Saudis Divided Over Egypt

Saudi fears of a democratic Egypt are deferred as long as Egypt is crippled by post-revolutionary turmoil.

Saudi Arabia