Western Sahara, a sparsely populated territory on the Atlantic coast of northwest Africa, is the site of one of the continent’s longest-running territorial disputes. The conflict dates to Spain’s withdrawal from the territory in 1975, after which Morocco Algeria, and Mauritania vied for control over the former colony.
This article is part of a collection of short essays written by the Fellows of the Middle East Institute to explore aspects of the ongoing war with Iran. The intent of the collection is to help readers see new and unexpected elements of the dynamics and impact of the ongoing hostilities and to think harder, deeper, and broader about the implications of the conflict.
Egypt, which is not party to the war on Iran, has become a target as well as an intermediary in the conflict. As a result, the war has affected Egypt’s future calculations, particularly in three major areas: its economy, its security, and its regional alliances.
The Middle East Institute is proud to present its first ever policy
paper produced exclusively by MEI scholars. Entitled "The Arab Spring:
Implications for US Policy and Interests," it draws upon the broad
expertise of 25 Middle East Institute scholars to examine the impact of
this year's popular uprisings in the Arab world on a variety of sectors
and issues, including oil and energy, Iran, the peace process, and
democratization and reform.
Audio recording from Changing Course and A Common Word: Two Important Initiatives for Bridging with the Muslim World
Audio recording from Changing Course and A Common Word: Two Important Initiatives for Bridging with the Muslim World
Audio recording from Changing Course and A Common Word: Two Important Initiatives for Bridging with the Muslim World
Audio recording from Changing Course and A Common Word: Two Important Initiatives for Bridging with the Muslim World
Audio recording from MEI 62nd Annual Conference – US Middle East Policy: Pathways to Renewal
Audio recording from MEI 62nd Annual Conference – US Middle East Policy: Pathways to Renewal
Audio recording from MEI 62nd Annual Conference – US Middle East Policy: Pathways to Renewal
Audio recording from MEI 62nd Annual Conference – US Middle East Policy: Pathways to Renewal
Audio recording from Libya: From Colony to Independence
Audio recording from Libya: From Colony to Independence
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