The major in Middle East studies provides students with the opportunity to deeply explore this region’s historical, political, social and cultural complexity. Broadly conceived, this geographical ...

In one of the most ancient areas of the world, warfare has again erupted, ushering in new fears and uncertainties. The history of Iran, called Persia in ancient times, dates back to antiquity, but it ...

Iran’s designs have defined the region for decades. With the country weakened, the puzzle is what comes next. Credit...Photo illustration by Alex Merto Supported by By Neil MacFarquhar Reporting from ...

The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret treaty Britain and France signed more than a century ago. Many consider it to have seeded a legacy of strife in the Middle East. By Mark Landler Reporting from ...