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The 2015 Arab Opinion Index: Arab Public Attitudes Towards Democracy
Mar 7, 2016The 2015 Arab Opinion Index (AOI) is the fourth in a series of yearly public opinion surveys conducted by…
Laurie Brand
Jun 24, 2020Laurie A. Brand is the Robert Grandford Wright Professor of International Relations and Middle East Studies at the University…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending March 10, 2017
Mar 10, 2017Roxanne PeruginoI. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Friedman NominationOn March 9, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) approved the nomination…
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Jan 25, 2019Marcus MontgomeryAmid shutdown fight, the House passes Syria sanctions legislation; lawmakers have one week to decide whether they will amend…
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Nov 30, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers find votes to move Yemen war powers legislation; congressional action pending to protect Iraq, target Iran, and renew…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending December 8, 2017
Dec 8, 2017Marcus MontgomeryWith the 69th Anniversary of “Human Rights Day” approaching, Congress explores the US’ role in promoting human rights, peace,…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending June 30, 2017
Jun 30, 2017Marcus MontgomeryI. CongressCapitol Hill was very busy again this week in the run-up to the July 4 recess. In the…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending June 30, 2017
Jun 30, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress faces a setback in Iran-Russia sanctions legislation; the Senate explores authorizing the use of military force against ISIL;…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending July 7, 2017
Jul 7, 2017Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers have the week off for the Independence Day recess; the Iran-Russia sanctions bill hits another roadblock; terrorism finance…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending July 21, 2017
Jul 21, 2017Marcus MontgomeryHouse Appropriations Committee bolsters defense spending, cuts the State Department’s budget; Iran is back in the spotlight; Washington grapples…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending August 18, 2017
Aug 18, 2017Marcus MontgomeryThe White House is set to try jumpstarting the Middle East peace process; the State Department launches its annual…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending October 5, 2018
Oct 5, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress eyes a Syria strategy review and setting up a Palestinian Partnership Fund; new law could cost Arab allies;…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending November 17, 2017
Nov 17, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress sets its sights on Palestine’s Hamas and Islamic Jihad while also trying to strengthen Iran sanctions; groundbreaking Palestinian…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending September 8, 2017
Sep 8, 2017Marcus MontgomeryThe Senate moves closer to deciding on a State Department budget; Kuwaiti delegation canvasses Washington; Nikki Haley takes aim…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending December 15, 2017
Dec 15, 2017Marcus MontgomeryIran again is a subject of concern in Washington; Congress and the White House discuss military and national security…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending January 19, 2018
Jan 19, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress scrambles to prevent a government shutdown; the government looks to cut funds to World Bank and UNRWA; Tillerson…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending February 9, 2018
Feb 9, 2018Marcus MontgomeryGovernment is funded until late March; Mattis discounts Iran and terrorism as the greatest threats to US; Congress, Trump…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending June 22, 2018
Jun 22, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers set out budget figures for Departments of Defense and State; Kushner and Greenblatt tour Middle East seeking support…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending June 29, 2018
Jun 29, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress 1) LegislationDefense Spending. This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its version of the Pentagon’s budget for…