For Iran, the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and what was left of his regime—together with Moscow’s decision to throw its leading Middle East ally to the wind…
Policy Analysis
IranUS Foreign Policy
Trump and Company Return to the Folly of “Maximum Pressure” on Iran
When it comes to US Iran policy, simple yet profound realities merit repeating. One of these is that economic sanctions are a tactic, not a strategy. Indeed, u…
Policy Analysis
Saudi ArabiaRegional Relations and Geopolitics
Security Dimensions of the Saudi-Iranian Détente
Nov 21, 2024Giorgio Cafiero
The Saudi-Iranian renormalization deal, signed in Beijing on March 10, 2023, has led to a significant reduction in friction between Riyadh and Tehran. Even as …
Policy Analysis
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The expansion and partial regionalization of what is already the longest and deadliest conflict in the Israeli-Palestinian arena since 1948 presents the Gulf A…
Experts discuss the expansion of the Gaza war into a regional war, the Israeli assault on Lebanon, and the Iranian missile strike on Israel.
Expert Interview
IranDemocracy and Governance
Implications of Iran’s Presidential Elections
Jul 8, 2024
Daniel Brumberg and Imad K. Harb discuss the results and implications of Iran's recent presidential elections and President Masoud Pezeshkian's agenda.
Event Video
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The Global Significance of the China-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal
Mar 30, 2023
Experts discuss the significance and scope of this agreement, the motivations of the three countries involved, the sustainability and feasibility of implementi…
The Regional Escalation of the Gaza War and the US Response
Feb 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the regional dimensions of the Gaza war, possible escalation into a regionwide conflict, and US involvement.
Webinar
The Arab WorldRegional Relations and Geopolitics
China’s Growing Role in the Middle East: Regional Geopolitics and US Policy
Aug 10, 2023
Experts discuss China’s evolving foreign policy and its increased engagements in the MENA region, as well as their implications for regional geopolitics, the g…
Webinar
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The Global Significance of the China-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal
Mar 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the significance and scope of this agreement, the motivations of the three countries involved, the sustainability and feasibility of implementi…