June 02, 2020
The GCC Crisis at Three Years: No Lessons Learned
The continuation of the GCC crisis undermines the idea of a supranational entity through which the six countries of the council could realize political, economic, social, and cultural goals.
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China in the Middle East: Capitalizing on Washington’s Distractions
Charles W. Dunne analyzes how China's efforts to expand and defend its interests in the Middle East may come at the expense of the United States, which has traditionally been the dominant external political arbiter...
Learn more »May 28, 2020
Assessing Options for a Palestinian Response to Israeli Annexation
After 18 months of false starts and three attempts, Israeli elections have finally yielded a governing coalition that has brought together its largest parties, along with mostly right-wing factions, under the leadership of the incumbent...
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US Middle East Policy in Free Fall
Gulf Arab states have little choice but to rely for their security needs on the Trump Administration despite its feckless policy in the Middle East and poor capacity to project influence and power.
Learn more »May 27, 2020
Jordan Maneuvers in GCC Politics to Protect Its Interests
Despite its heavy dependence on the GCC for economic aid and employment for its workforce, Jordan has been able to pursue political positions not always in sync with those of the Gulf states.
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Netanyahu’s Fifth Government: Securing Legal Immunity and Annexing the West Bank
A week before his trial was due to begin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to form his fifth government in alliance with the leader of the Blue and White Bloc, Benny Gantz.
Learn more »May 20, 2020
Abbas’s Declaration: The Oslo Accords are Now Dead and Buried
By announcing that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is ending its adherence to all agreements with Israel and the United States, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered the coup de grace to the moribund so-called peace process...
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Iraq’s Al-Kazemi Government: Real Change or a Temporary Settlement?
The formation of the new government in Iraq may represent a window of opportunity for gradual political change that is less costly than toppling the entire regime. Read this analysis for Arab Center for Research...
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