November 27, 2018
Israel and Gaza: From the Brink of War to the Brink of Elections
After new elections in Israel, there is little reason to expect anything other than another right-wing Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
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President Trump, Congress, and US-Saudi Relations: A Post-Election Assessment
President Trump has made it clear that even if the Saudi crown prince did order the brutal Khashoggi slaying, this should not fundamentally alter US-Saudi relations.
Learn more »November 20, 2018
Libyans Should Decide Their Own Future: An Interview with Hani Shennib
The failure to address the root causes of the Libyan conflict is the main reason why Libya has not arrived at a peaceful resolution to its ongoing troubles.
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Why is Netanyahu so desperate for a ceasefire with Hamas?
The ceasefire in Gaza has destabilized Netanyahu's government, yet he has no other choice but to commit to it.
Learn more »November 15, 2018
The Now-Halted War in Hodeida: Was It a Cover for Khashoggi’s Murder?
The resumption of fighting around Hodeida cannot be separated from the Saudi attempt to deflect the international community’s attention away from its responsibility for Khashoggi’s murder.
Learn more »November 15, 2018
The Developing GCC-Damascus Rapprochement
A rapprochement between GCC countries and the Syrian regime is becoming more possible and is being reinforced by recent regional developments.
Learn more »November 09, 2018
A Weakened Arab Gulf Should Not Normalize Relations with Israel
Today, Israel seems to be closer to officially normalizing its existence in the wider Arab world by aggressively pursuing relations with the monarchies of the Arabian Gulf.
Learn more »November 09, 2018
Trump, American Jews, and Israel: Driving a Deeper Wedge
US support for Israel today is partisan in ways not seen before, thanks in part to shifting demographics and opinions and also to changes in the relationship between Israel and American Jews.
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