Middle East

Slavin: Fabius Says Iran Nuclear Accord Only at “Last Moment”

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow writes for Al-Monitor on the recent visit to Washington by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius:

Kroenig on His New Book on Iran

By Matthew Kroenig

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig joins C-SPAN’s Book TV to discuss his new book A Time to Attack:The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat: Watch the full interview here.

Mezran: Benghazi Must Not Overshadow the Big Picture of Libyan Security

By Karim Mezran

Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Karim Mezran writes for CNN Global Public Square on why renewed engagement in Libya and support for the country’s democratic transition is key to improving the security situation there:

Hof: The Administration Does Not Have A Clear Way Forward [In Syria]

By Frederic C. Hof

Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof was quoted by Bloomberg on how President Obama’s foreign policy strategy in Syria is challenged by Assad’s military gains:

Slavin on Violence in Ukraine, Rebel Evacuation of Homs

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss Syria, Ukraine, Nigeria, and climate change:

This Week in South Asia: May 3 – May 9

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. PakistanAs the ruling party in Pakistan completes its first year in power, opposition parties are raising the issue of ‘election rigging’ again, and plan to launch nationwide protests in the coming weeks. The elections […]