Stable democracy may be an elusive prospect in Afghanistan, but that in itself is no reason to stop talking about it. Although many Afghans might well prioritize security from violence over elections in the short term, voting rights are still widely valued across Afghanistan. This report examines the country’s recent …

Jordan’s efforts to improve ties with the U.S. and Israel will be tested by the ever-turbulent waters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On Monday, King Abdullah of Jordan will become the first Arab head of state to be welcomed by President Biden to the White House. The optics and opportunity are …

Reconciliation must go beyond politics, address issues of transitional justice and set a new vision for a shared future. After a decade of war and division, Libya has made progress toward peace this year. In March, a Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed to unify the warring Western-based Government …