Recent articles: Khamenei and Congress--Which is the biggest obstacle to nuke negotiations?; Jordan -- The Last Safe Haven; Roma Worries in France; Obama Policy -- Make Threats, Not War

Khamenei Eyes U.S. Shutdown
by Christopher Dickey October 06, 2013 09:22 AM EDT
Hardline Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may be a problem for Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, but Congress is an even bigger one, says Christopher Dickey.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/06/iran-s-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-eyes-u-s-shutdown-expresses-doubt-over-nuclear-negotiations.html

The Last Arab Safe Haven
by Christopher Dickey October 05, 2013 12:05 AM EDT
The kingdom is the safest place in a dangerous neighborhood—but for how long?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/05/jordan-the-last-arab-safe-haven.html

Gypsies: Tramps and Thieves?
by Christopher Dickey, Alice Guilhamon October 04, 2013 05:45 AM EDT
The ugly debate over what to do about these transplants from Eastern Europe has divided a nation still grappling with its behavior during the Holocaust.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/04/roma-immigrants-have-set-france-on-edge.html

Obama's War By Other Means
by Christopher Dickey September 28, 2013 11:09 AM EDT
The historic phone call with Iran's president shows the threat of military action accomplishes a lot – as long as you don't use it.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/28/how-to-stop-iran-obama-s-war-by-other-means.html