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February 9, 2023

Turkey
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Aftermath, Khamenei’s Pardon, Lula Visits Washington, and More

Turkey and Syria struggle to respond to devastating earthquakes; Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, puts forward possible pardons for thousands of protesters; and Brazilian President Luiz…

Podcast Aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras

October 8, 2023

Iran
Iran’s Support Against Israel Bolsters Hamas

Iran has greeted the attack by Palestinian militant forces on Israel and with its backing of Hamas and Hezbollah has been working to coordinate pressure on Israel, threatening further escalation of t…

April 16, 2024

Iran
Virtual Media Briefing: Iran's Attack on Israel and the Threat of Escalation

CFR experts discuss Iran’s attack on Israel and the escalation of the conflict. FROMAN: Well, thanks very much. Thanks, everybody, for joining. And thank you to our six senior fellows here who’ve …

Play A view of Ashkelon, Israel as an anti-missile system operates after Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel.

November 14, 2023

Nigeria
A Troubling Picture

Nigerians are increasingly frustrated at the growing disconnect between the political class and ordinary people.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu waves to the crowd on the top of a ceremonial vehicle.

January 20, 2011

Tunisia
Will Tunisia Inspire More Popular Uprisings?

The Egyptian and Libyan publics are the two most likely to be inspired by the ouster of Tunisia’s Ben Ali, and the United States should be pressing Egypt especially to open up politics and allow for …

May 25, 2023

Middle East and North Africa
The Arab League

Founded as a loose confederation of states in 1945, the Arab League has struggled to overcome dysfunction and disunity among its members.

Flag of Arab League member states accompany the league's seal

August 28, 2023

Niger
The Rise of the Gangsta Militariat

The latest generation of African coupists offers definitive proof that the armed forces are the greatest victims of military rule.

Burkina Faso's self-declared new leader Ibrahim Traore is pictured in an armored vehicle protected by men holding rifles.