Saudi Arabia spent heavily to protect its oil production lines but rapid changes in technology may mean ports and pipelines are increasingly exposed in the turbulent region.
Tag: Middle East
Questions and Answers About Syria’s Secret Torture Prisons
Anne Barnard, our former Beirut bureau chief, took to Reddit to share additional insights into her Times investigation of the cruel tactics President Bashar al-Assad uses to crack down on opposition.
Sri Lanka Attack Signals an ISIS Shift Beyond Middle East
A month after losing the last of its territory in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State is believed to have pulled off one of its deadliest attacks. It may be the way of the future.
Egypt Approves New Muscle for el-Sisi, Its Strongman Leader
Voters approve constitutional amendments giving President el-Sisi new powers, reversing gains of the Arab Spring and allowing him to rule until 2030.
Times Insider: Pressed for Time: When Big News Breaks on the Other Side of the World
Significant time differences from New York pose all kinds of coverage obstacles for Times editors and correspondents.
Egypt Approves New Muscle for Its Strongman Leader
Voters approve constitutional amendments giving President el-Sisi new powers, reversing gains of the Arab Spring and allowing him to rule until 2030.
In Egypt Referendum, Only the Turnout Seems in Doubt
The country began three days of voting on constitutional amendments that will effectively extend President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s hold on power until 2030.
In Netanyahu’s Win, Arabs See Another Nail in the Coffin of a Palestinian State
Benjamin Netanyahu’s election victory this week solidified the sense around the Middle East that Israel can do as it wishes, with American backing.
Iran’s Allies Feel the Pain of American Sanctions
Iran’s financial crisis, worsened by American sanctions, has taken a toll on its allied Syrian militias and Hezbollah, who are showing signs of financial strain.
The Golan Heights Was Once an Arab Rallying Cry. Not Anymore.
The muted Arab response to President Trump’s call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory shows Syria’s weakness amid a reordered Arab world.