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FP reported that a border crossing near Turkey had been taken over by some 150 foreign fighters proclaiming themselves loyal to al-Qaeda. Libya and Yemen are recent examples of how the EFTA00701761 collapse of an authoritarian political order presents opportunities for jihadists to revive their for

n Article 2. Stratfor Consequences of the Fall of Syrian Regime George Friedman Article 3. TIME Five Syria Nightmares Tony Karon Article 4. Agence Global The Destruction of Syria Patrick Seale Article 5. NYT The Candidates Talk Foreign Policy Editorial Article 6. The Atlantic Mitt Romney's Tri

an, however, go deeper and are more complex. At their heart is Iran's interference in internal Arab affairs, particularly in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Bahrain. Although Iranian-Saudi enmity dates back many decades, it became acute after the 1979 Islamic Revolution when Iran's Supreme Leader,

15 update Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:53:58 +0000 15 December, 2013 Article 1. Los Angeles Times Moonwalking in Syria Doyle McManus Article 2. Agence Global Is John Kerry Serious? Rami G. Khouri Article 3. Project-Syndicate Middle East Frenemies Bernard Haykel & Daniel Kurtzer Article 4. Today's Z

nni Muslim kingdom is at odds with Iran's revolutionary Shi'ite leaders in struggles across the Arab world, including in Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain and Yemen. Most of all, Riyadh sees Iran's open support for Syrian President Bashar al- Assad in fighting a rebellion backed by Gulf states as a foreign occup

uld Be Drawn into the Syrian Conflict Patrick Clawson Article 6. The National Interest Gazprom Goes to the Middle East Allison Good Article 7. Agence Global France's Aggressive Foreign Policy Immanuel Wallerstein Anlcic I Politico How Obama Can Win Over Congress on the Iran Deal Ray Takeyh EFTA006

gional counter-revolution by abetting repressive monarchs in the Persian Gulf and providing sanctuary to fallen autocrats — with President Saleh of Yemen being among the latest beneficiaries — post-revolutionary Egypt could once again inspire change across the region. Given its size, history, and cul

e not only unavoidable, but may even be necessary as the Turkish state redefines its core interests. EFTA_R1_02031586 EFTA02690695 12 Ankle 4. Agence Global A Defiant Asad Sticks to His Guns Patrick Seale 21 Jun 2011 -- All those dreaming of -- and working for -- `regime change' in Syria will be outra

conflict mediation. It has tried, and usually succeeded, in calming tempers and forging agreements between opponents — whether between Eritrea and Yemen in their dispute over the Hamish Islands in 1996; or between Eritrea and Sudan a couple of years later; or between Yemen and its Huthi rebel moveme

a, it compromises travel between East Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Oren Kessler is Middle East affairs correspondent of the Jerusalem Post. Ankle 6. Agence Global Deciphering the Qatar Enigma Patrick Seale 28 Feb 2012 -- Of all the actors in the Arab Spring, one of the most effective -- and perhaps the most

t the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, combating extremism and containing its expansion in countries such as Syria and Yemen remain common goals shared by Washington and Riyadh. According to Burns, the United States, in partnership with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countri

Obama's March Summit with Prime Minister Netanyahu Robert M. Danin Article 5. NYT Why Israel No Longer Trusts Europe Clemens Wergin Article 6. Agence Global What Are the Motives and Meanings of a Jewish State? Rami G. Khouri Article 7. Al Monitor US, Saudi still far apart on regional issues Abdulmaj

conflict mediation. It has tried, and usually succeeded, in calming tempers and forging agreements between opponents — whether between Eritrea and Yemen in their dispute over the Hamish Islands in 1996; or between Eritrea and Sudan a couple of years later; or between Yemen and its Huthi rebel moveme

Israelis support a strike on Iran? Shibley Telhami Article 5. Foreign Affairs The Most Controversial Israeli Settlements Oren Kessl Article 6. Agence Global Deciphering the Qatar Enigma Patrick Seale Article 7. Heritage Foundation Dealing With Syria's WMD James Phillips & James Jay Carafano Article

anny of four decades, was stirred to life and conquered its fear after witnessing the upheaval that had earlier overtaken Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen. In Istanbul this month, I encountered the variety, and the normalcy, of this rebellion in extended discussions with prominent figures of the Syri

le 5. The Independent (London) US raises alert over possible chemical weapons arsenal Charlotte Mcdonald-Gibson EFTA_R1_00484966 EFTA01991829 Agence Global Russia's Return to the Middle East Patrick Seale Article 7. The Atlantic Monthly AIPAC and the Push Toward War Robert Wright Article I The Ec

dicate The Middle East's Slow-Motion Revolution Prince El Hassan bin Talal Article 3. Stratfor Turkey's Inevitable Problems With Neighbors Article 4. Agence Global A Defiant Asad Sticks to His Guns Patrick Seale Article 5 Foreign Policy In Focus Egypt's Evolving Foreign Policy Richard Javad Heydarian Article 6.

regional counter-revolution by abetting repressive monarchs in the Persian Gulf and providing sanctuary to fallen autocrats - with President Saleh of Yemen being among the latest beneficiaries — post-revolutionary Egypt could once again inspire change across the region. Given its size, history, and cultu