Steven A. Cook

From the Potomac to the Euphrates

Cook examines developments in the Middle East and their resonance in Washington.

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Weekend Reading: Egypt’s Real Challenges, Lessons for Libya, and Palestinian Protests

by Steven A. Cook
Emarati boy recites verses from the Quran in Dubai. (Anwar Mirza/Courtesy Reuters) Emarati boy recites verses from the Quran in Dubai. (Anwar Mirza/Courtesy Reuters)

The Sandmonkey takes a step back from the Egyptian political scene and looks at the country’s real problems and some possible ways to start fixing them.

Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou says Libya should learn lessons by looking at Iraq, or else it risks going down the same path. Read more »

Weekend Reading: The Palestinian Question, Yemen’s New Leader, and Religious Minorities

by Steven A. Cook
Man reads Koran beside shelf stacked with them at Masjid Al Kabir, also known as Grand Mosque, during Ramadan in old city of Sanaa (Jumana El-Heloueh/Courtesy Reuters) Man reads Koran beside shelf stacked with them at Masjid Al Kabir, also known as Grand Mosque, during Ramadan in old city of Sanaa (Jumana El-Heloueh/Courtesy Reuters)

Ahmed Nagi says Egypt’s new government lacks a vision for resolving the Palestinian question.

Sami Moubayed takes a look at Yemen’s new president. Read more »

The Most Important Stories on the Middle East of 2010

by Steven A. Cook

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I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Check out the picture of “Father Time” above. As we bid goodbye to 2010 and say hello to 2011, it is time for that great American pastime of lists: “Best of…,” “Worst of…” “Most Influential…”, and “ Most Important…” of 2010.

Here’s my take for the seven (I couldn’t think of 10) most important stories in the Middle East this year, in no particular order:

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