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Is Libya Disintegrating as a State?

January 8, 2012 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah

More than two months after the death of Muammar Gaddafi – and nearly five months since he was removed from power – Libya's new government faces problems in securing order and the unity of Libya as a state.

Is There an End in Sight to the Syrian Regime?

December 18, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah

Events in Syria seem to have reached a stalemate. On the one hand, the regime is failing to quell the civilian rebellion against it, while on the other hand, the opposition to Bashar Assad cannot yet be seen as an alternative to the regime. Indeed, the apparent Free Syrian Army (FSA) had signaled cracks in […]

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: The Victory of the Islamist Justice and Development Party in Morocco

November 28, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

The Justice and Development Party (Hizb Al-Adala Wa At-tanmia), which is identified with the Muslim Brotherhood, has won the elections in Morocco held on 26 November 2011. The party won 107 of the 395 parliamentary seats. The party said in an official announcement that, according to not-yet-final results, it had won over 100 of the […]

The “Free Syrian Army” Challenges Assad

November 22, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah

Tunisia: The Blossoming of a Pluralistic Society?

November 6, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah

The Palestinian “Right of Return” Law Leaves No Room for Political Flexibility

October 26, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

America Discovers Iran in Its Own Backyard

October 17, 2011 | Amb. Dore Gold

Will the Armed Forces Retain Power in Egypt?

October 3, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah

Iran Holds Major Air Defense Drill Amid Tensions with Turkey

September 25, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

Deteriorating Relations between Iran and Turkey

September 21, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

The Islamist Factor in Post-Gaddafi Libya: Will Libya Become “Libyastan”?

August 29, 2011

Egypt and Israel Caught in an Al-Qaeda Whirlpool?

August 22, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah

The Terrorist Attack on Southern Israel: Under the Authority of Hamas, Using the Tactics of A

August 19, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

July 6, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

The UN Indictment of Hizbullah

July 3, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah