October 18, 2019
Lebanon’s Protests Cannot Be Ignored
Imad K. Harb writes that Lebanon’s current protests are a reminder that the Arab Spring is alive and well and that Lebanese politicians have no choice but to heed the demands to change the deteriorating...
Learn more »October 10, 2019
Trump’s Syria Decision and the Turkish Operation
Without American forces on the ground, Washington will not be able to realize its objectives in Syria, especially in confronting the Iran-affiliated militias there. The Syrian regime, Russia, and Iran will be the main beneficiaries...
Learn more »October 08, 2019
Iraq’s Cruel Killings Will Not Stop Mass Protests
Protests have again rocked Iraq’s streets as thousands of young people voiced their opposition to rampant corruption and sectarian politics. While the demonstrations appeared leaderless and did not seem to espouse a specific program—except generally...
Learn more »October 01, 2019
Disturbing Developments in Iraq’s Security Establishments
Interference by Iran and Iraqi political groups in the functioning of the Iraqi armed forces and security services has resulted in deteriorating discipline among their ranks and failure to carry out military operations.
Learn more »September 16, 2019
Trump Fires Bolton Over Policy Disagreements: The Middle East Reacts
Observing the Trump presidency is a dizzying process that leaves one in a constant state of perplexity, frantically groping for the most accessible rational explanation for the baffling events unfolding at the White House.
Learn more »September 06, 2019
Adiós, Jason: The Resignation of Jason Greenblatt
The sudden resignation of Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of the Kushner Middle East peace plan, is apt to further diminish the prospects of its success.
Learn more »August 20, 2019
Iraq Enters the Israel-Iran Proxy War
Israeli strikes against the Popular Mobilization Units in Iraq may have created another battleground in the proxy war between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Learn more »July 08, 2019
The Palestinian Public Rejects Kushner’s Plans
A recent survey in the West Bank and Gaza Strip shows that 79 percent of Palestinians approved of boycotting the Manama workshop and 76 percent doubt Kushner’s economic plan would lead to Palestinian prosperity.
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