Global implications of the oil price crash

11 years ago

The steep decline in oil prices has been one of the most significant global economic developments over the past year.…

Good news shouldn’t obscure deep problems

11 years ago

I try not to pay too much attention to the Balkans these days, as there are much more important things…

Don’t take Jordan’s stability for granted

11 years ago

On Tuesday, the Wilson Center hosted a panel discussion on Jordan and the Challenges of Confronting ISIS Next Door. Panelists…

Some people are serious, others aren’t

11 years ago

I've read two critiques of the Iran nuclear deal this morning: Rob Satloff's published in the Daily News and Israeli…

A nomad life: Indian, Thai or American?

11 years ago

Middle East Intern Maithili Bagaria was born in India, raised in Thailand and is currently a rising senior at Rice…

Big surprise is no surprise

11 years ago

The Middle East Institute published my piece this evening: The Iran nuclear deal has only one big surprise: it is…

Here’s what I say to Iranians

11 years ago

Here is how  I responded to PressTV (Iran's English service) this morning (I'll appreciate it if someone lets me know…

Radio is great

11 years ago

One of my occasional pleasures is doing a first-rate radio program called "Encounter" with Carol Castiel at Voice of America.…

Iran’s return to oil markets

11 years ago

Thursday, the Wilson Center focused on “Middle East Energy: Beyond an Iran Nuclear Deal,” which explored the oil and gas…

What I’ll be looking for

11 years ago

I've pledged a piece on the Iran nuclear deal to the Middle East Institute, once it is done. I claim…