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MENASource

Nov 17, 2013

New Shia Politics and the Maliki-Sadr Competition in Iraq

By Harith Hasan

The reciprocal criticisms between the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his Shia rival, Moqtada al-Sadr, reflect the changing dynamics of Shia politics in Iraq. On several occasions, Sadr, the leader of the Iraqi Islamist Sadrist Movement, warned of a possible “return to dictatorship” in Iraq while denouncing the government’s “exclusionary” policies.

Iraq

Congressional Relations

Nov 15, 2013

Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks Makes Some US Allies Nervous

By Barbara Slavin

Talks between six world powers and Iran resume next week in Geneva but the real drama may be occurring elsewhere as the United States tries to reassure Congress and nervous allies that an emerging deal is better than no agreement.

Iran
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

NATOSource

Nov 15, 2013

NATO Secretary General Announces Dates for 2014 Summit

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

I am pleased to announce that the next NATO Summit will take place on September 4‑5, 2014.

NATO Security & Defense

MENASource

Nov 15, 2013

What’s the “Big Deal” with Iran? A View from the Gulf

By Mohammed Baharoon

A recent session of a global security conference in Washington, DC asked, “Can an Iran-US deal work?” Many in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are asking the same question but apparently questioning the extent and impact of such a deal.

Iran Middle East
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

NATOSource

Nov 15, 2013

Russia and Serbia Sign Military Pact

By RFE/RL and RIA Novosti

From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:  Russia and Serbia signed a military cooperation agreement in Belgrade on November 13.

Russia The Balkans

MENASource

Nov 15, 2013

The Russia Factor in the Egyptian-American Relationship

By Mark N. Katz

Many observers see the recent visit of Russian’s foreign and defense ministers to Cairo and news stories about the possibility of a large-scale Russian-Egyptian arms deal as a sign that the new Egyptian government is moving away from Washington and toward Moscow.  Yet even though this high-level Russian-Egyptian interchange has taken place at a time […]

North Africa Russia

MENASource

Nov 15, 2013

Amr Darrag on the Brotherhood’s Mistakes, Sort of

By Jayson Casper

Now that most Brotherhood leaders are in prison or outside Egypt, there is less talk from within the movement about the ‘mistakes’ ousted president Mohamed Morsi made while in power. That is understandable, as few are available to conduct such an internal review, and furthermore, they are forced to protest, not reflect. In an interview […]

North Africa

MENASource

Nov 15, 2013

Top News: Nearly 1,000 Killed in Cairo since August 14 Crackdown

By EgyptSource

Clashes in Cairo and its suburbs have killed at least 989 people since security forces launched an August 14 crackdown on supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, a forensic official told AFP Thursday.

President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

NATOSource

Nov 15, 2013

Europe Loses Trust in Obama

By John Vinocur, Wall Street Journal

The U.S. president’s turnabouts on Syria and Iran—coupled with his policy fumbles at home—have diminished European allies’ traditional respect for the White House.

Europe & Eurasia Germany

MENASource

Nov 15, 2013

EconSource Headlines- November 15, 2013

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

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