Stephen Walt on the US and the Middle East
Professor Stephen Walt explains why US foreign policy in the Middle East struggles to meet its objectives
The Gulf
The Gulf and sectarianism
How sectarian agendas shape the politics of the Middle East
The world in 30 minutes with Mark Leonard
“The world in 30 minutes” is a brand new ECFR podcast on the ideas, policies and trends that will shape the world. In this…
Anthony Dworkin on striking Syria
Anthony Dworkin and Nicholas Walton discuss some of the aspects of the potential US-led strikes on Syria, from their goal to the implications for…
Iran and the Rouhani opportunity
Does the inauguration of Rouhani as Iranian president bring an opportunity to make progress on Iran's nuclear ambitions? Nicholas Walton speaks to Anniseh…
What does the Gulf think about the Arab Awakening?
Understanding the influence of the Gulf States
Serious straits: why trouble looms in the Gulf
An understanding of the importance of the Gulf States is vital for explaining how the wider Middle East functions, thanks to their wealth, their energy resources, their geostrategic position, and their straddling of many of the MENA region's major faultlines.
Jordanian tremors: elusive consensus, deepening discontent
Economic challenges are fanning new tensions in Jordan