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Snapshot,
Ariel Ilan Roth

Contrary to popular belief, Israel is not afraid of a nuclear attack by Iran or Hezbollah; rather, it fears losing its nuclear monopoly in the region and the image of invincibility that comes with it.

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Letter From,
Jerry Guo

Iran's disputed election marked the rise of a new power elite. Now, with more protests looming and a nuclear program facing international pressure, can the Revolutionary Guard and its allies sustain their tightening grip on the Islamic Republic?

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Author Interview,
Edward L. Morse

Next week, Edward Morse will answer reader questions about the price of oil and what it means for oil-producing states and U.S. foreign policy. Submit a question

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Snapshot,
Mohamad Bazzi

Hezbollah may have lost Lebanon’s election, but it remains the country’s dominant political force.

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Snapshot,
Barak Mendelsohn

Hamas is facing increasing threats from its more extremist and Islamist rivals. Will the rule of Palestinian nationalism hold in Gaza?

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Essay, Sep/Oct 2009
Edward L. Morse

Despite common assumptions, oil prices are likely to remain low for a while: key producers, especially Saudi Arabia, have been boosting their production, and demand growth in top consumers like the United States and China will be more modest than expected.

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Review Essay, Sep/Oct 2009
Charles Tripp

The notion of political Islam may be a more complicated bargain than many realize, and Muslims who seek to shape the world according to their religious values often confront an obdurate reality.

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Review Essay, Nov/Dec 2009
Jon B. Alterman

Vali Nasr's impressive book concludes that the triumph of free markets in the Middle east can defeat extremism and promote social liberalization. But just how will this happen?

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Snapshot,
Michael Bröning

The January war in Gaza overshadowed the fact that Hamas is in the midst of an unprecedented ideological transformation -- and it's time for the West to pay attention.

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Author Interview,
Akbar Ganji

This week, Akbar Ganji will answer reader questions about the disputed Iranian elections and the political future of the Islamic Republic. Submit a question

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