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Fresh Take
YemenConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Yemen’s Shifting Battlefield
Oct 6, 2026Imad K. Harb
Imad Harb discusses how recent developments in Yemen could reverse Houthi territorial gains, why GCC states are concerned about Houthi control of the Bab el-Ma…
Fresh Take
IranUS Foreign Policy
How the Iran Conflict Is Straining US-Israel Ties
Jul 10, 2026Khalil E. Jahshan
Khalil E. Jahshan examines the growing strain in US-Israel relations, shifting American public opinion, allegations surrounding Iranian peace negotiators, and …
Podcast
IranUS Foreign Policy
Breaking Down the US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding
Jun 26, 2026
Laura Rozen and Yousef Munayyer unpack the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, examining key sticking points, regional tensions, and what lies…
Fresh Take
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Israeli Reaction to the US-Iran Agreement
Jun 18, 2026
Khalil E. Jahshan examines how the US-Iran deal has become a political disaster for Netanyahu, with Israeli officials openly defying Trump, calling the agreeme…
Fresh Take
IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Complexities of US–Iran Diplomacy
Apr 28, 2026
Assal Rad breaks down the competing strategies, miscalculations, and sources of leverage shaping post‑war diplomacy between Iran and the Trump administration.
Infographic
IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Conflicting Agendas of the Iran War
Mar 27, 2026Khalil E. Jahshan
The Trump administration and Israel appear to stand united against Iran, but a closer look reveals a divide over what either nation hopes to achieve
Expert Interview
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Iran War and Its Implications for the Middle East
Mar 12, 2026
Khalil Jahshan and Daniel Brumberg discuss the war on Iran, highlighting the competing aims of the US and Israel, the political shifts unfolding inside Iran, a…
Expert Interview
IranEnergy and Economics
The Economic Impact of the Iran War
Mar 3, 2026
Jim Krane and Khalil E. Jahshan explore the economic fallout of the war on Iran, highlighting how the conflict is reshaping global oil and gas markets.
Podcast
IranProtests and Activism
Unrest in Iran: Economic Drivers and External Dynamics
Jan 23, 2026
Negar Mortazavi and Yousef Munayyer examine the latest unrest in Iran amid a deepening economic crisis, intensifying US sanctions, and rising threats of extern…
Fresh Take
QatarThe War on Gaza
Netanyahu’s War on Diplomacy
Sep 12, 2025
Hanna Alshaikh examines Israel’s attack on Qatar, exploring the motives behind it and its far-reaching implications.
Podcast
IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
What Just Happened in Iran?
Jul 3, 2025
Experts discuss Israel's war on Iran, the US strikes against the Iranian nuclear facilities, and the implications of the conflict for the Middle East and beyon…
Fresh Take
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Impact of the US and Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Jul 2, 2025
Experts discuss whether military actions by Israel and the United States have hindered or advanced Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Video
IranUS Foreign Policy
How Trump Went from Negotiations to War
Jun 25, 2025
Yousef Munayyer discusses the events that led up to Israel's war on Iran and the subsequent US strikes.
Podcast
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The GCC and Israel’s War on Iran
Jun 17, 2025
Khalil E. Jahshan and Kristian Coates Ulrichsen discuss how the Gulf Arab states are responding to Israel’s assault on Iran and explore the broader implication…
Fresh Take
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfUS Foreign Policy
Key Areas of Focus for Trump’s Visit to the Middle East
May 13, 2025
Khalil E. Jahshan outlines the key issues that President Trump should prioritize during his visit to the Middle East.
Podcast
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfUS Foreign Policy
Trump heads to the Middle East
May 12, 2025
About the PodcastExperts discuss Trump's trip to the region, the US deal with the Houthis, the dismissal of Michael Walz, the humanitarian situation in Gaza an…
Fresh Take
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Iran Nuclear Talks and the Trump Administration
Apr 19, 2025
Daniel Brumberg discusses the nuclear talks between Iran and the Trump administration and outlines the likely parameters of a potential agreement.
Podcast
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Trump and Netanyahu Talk Gaza and Iran
Apr 11, 2025
Experts discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza as well as Netanyahu's recent meeting with Trump and its implications for the Middle East.
Podcast
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
A New Year and a Region in Transition
Jan 13, 2025
Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss how the Middle East region has changed over the past year and their expectations for 2…
Fresh Take
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
The Second Trump Administration and Middle East Peace
Nov 20, 2024
Charles W. Dunne discusses Trump's plans for the Middle East and predicts a transactional foreign policy especially when it comes to the #Gulf States.