January 27, 2021
Iran between Avenging Soleimani and Engaging Biden
Joe Macaron analyzes President Biden’s two interrelated dilemmas in dealing with Iran: what constitutes the Islamic Republic’s compliance with the nuclear deal of 2015 and what to do about Tehran’s regional influence. He surmises that...
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Netanyahu’s Latest Election Scheme: The Arab Vote?
Yousef Munayyer discusses the early stages (dynamics?) of Israel’s upcoming election—the fourth in two years—and the potential alliance formations between the different right-wing parties. He questions whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s overtures to Palestinian parties...
Learn more »January 26, 2021
The “Unhealable Rift” of Exile: The Plight of Arab Refugees
Yara M. Asi studies the current conditions of refugees in the Arab world--focusing on those from Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Libya, and Palestine--who have fled their countries or are internally displaced due to ongoing conflicts, deteriorating...
Learn more »January 22, 2021
Israel’s vaccine efforts are incomplete until they include Palestinians
About 10 years ago, my mother’s oldest brother was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder. In most countries, this would be a daunting but manageable diagnosis. My uncle, however, lives in Nablus, a...
Learn more »January 21, 2021
Egypt’s Changing policy in Libya: Opportunities and Challenges
Khalil al-Anani examines Egypt’s change of heart on Libya after giving strong backing General Haftar’s challenge to the UN-supported Government of National Accord. He posits that Cairo would do well to support a peaceful resolution...
Learn more »January 19, 2021
Pompeo’s Departing Sabotage in Yemen
Imad K. Harb writes that Secretary Pompeo’s designation of Yemen’s Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization indicates foreign policy malfeasance and represents an act of sabotage. He contends that the decision promises dire consequences for...
Learn more »January 13, 2021
China’s Belt and Road Initiative and US Middle East Policy
Charles W. Dunne discusses China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as an ambitious venture that would boost the country’s political and economic influence around the world. He states that BRI’s shortcomings offer an opportunity to...
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Kurdish Dilemmas in Syria
Gregory Aftandilian writes that the Syrian Kurds were pleased that Joe Biden was elected president of the United States. However, he contends that the Kurds’ goal of autonomy in a federated Syria is unlikely to...
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