From 9/11 to the future, what factors will shape the emerging Middle East of the 21st Century?

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the CIA's hunt for the Taliban after 9/11, details his first briefing with President George W. Bush on the invasion of Afghanistan.

Briefing the President After 9/11

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, discusses the varied social and political cultures that can be found throughout the Middle East.

Effects Of A Diverse Middle East

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, reflects on the consequences the Arab Spring has had for the Middle East.

Effects of the Arab Spring

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, reflects on the chances for a successful a two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine.

Hope for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Henry Crumpton, the former head of counterterrorism at the State Department, assesses the level of threat we face from Al Qaeda today.

Is Al Qaeda Still A Threat?

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the initial U.S. response to 9/11, describes missed opportunities to catch Osama bin Laden years before the terrorist attack.

Missed Chances | Osama bin Laden

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the hunt for Al Qaeda after 9/11, reveals how he learned that U.S. special forces had targeted and killed Osama bin Laden.

Where Were You When Bin Laden Was Killed?

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, examines which countries share an interest in and responsibility for helping Iraq re-stabilize and rebuild.

Whose Job Is It To Help Iraq?

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, discusses strategic American interests in the Middle East today.