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Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
The Trump/Netanyahu Plan for Gaza
Sep 30, 2025
Noura Erakat, Daniel Levy, and Yousef Munayyer respond to Trump's latest proposal to end the war on Gaza and discuss the implications of the plan for Palestini…
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LebanonUS Foreign Policy
The Trump Administration’s Security Expectations for Lebanon
Jul 30, 2025
Imad K. Harb examines how the Trump administration is pressuring Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, even as Israel maintains its occupation of Lebanese territory and…
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
White House Dinner Dampens Hopes for a Ceasefire
Jul 8, 2025
Khalil E. Jahshan comments on the Trump-Netanyahu dinner at the White House and discusses the potential for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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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.
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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.
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Israel’s Regional Goals Clash with Trump’s Foreign Policy
May 16, 2025
Yousef Munayyer examines the growing disconnect between Israel’s regional objectives and Donald Trump’s transactional style of diplomacy, and how the president…
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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.
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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.
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Palestine/IsraelUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Deporting College Students for Protected Speech
Apr 11, 2025
Khalil E. Jahshan discusses the Trump administration's efforts to deport college students who speak out against the Gaza war.
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Did Trump Retreat from His Plan to Ethnically Cleanse Gaza?
Mar 21, 2025
Khalil E. Jahshan argues that Trump is still committed to his plan to displace the population of Gaza and turn the strip into the "Riviera of the Middle East,"…
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The Arab Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan
Mar 7, 2025
Khalil E. Jahshan discusses the diplomatic efforts by Arab countries to present an alternative plan for the future of Gaza in order to prevent the mass displac…
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Implications of Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan for Gaza
Mar 6, 2025
Arab Center Washington DC and the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University bring together a panel of experts to discuss the implicatio…
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Trump’s Plan to Take Over and Ethnically Cleanse Gaza
Feb 14, 2025
Yousef Munayyer discusses Trump's plan to take over Gaza, displace its Palestinian population to other countries, and turn the strip into an economic and touri…
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Netanyahu in Washington: A High-Stakes White House Visit
Feb 4, 2025
Netanyahu is in Washington seeking political backing, strategic leverage, and a way to shift blame if negotiations collapse. Will Trump stand firm on the cease…
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LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Prospects for a Ceasefire in Israel’s War on Lebanon
Nov 22, 2024
Khalil E. Jahshan discusses the prospects for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the overly optimistic statements of US envoy Amos Hochstein despite the continuing fig…
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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.
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
US Election Results and the Future of US Foreign Policy and the Gaza War
Nov 13, 2024
Experts discuss the results of the US presidential elections and their implications for US foreign policy and the wars on Gaza and Lebanon.
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Trump’s Nominee for UN Ambassador
Nov 11, 2024
Ethan Mayer-Rich explores the background of Elise Stefanik, Trump's nominee for UN ambassador, who led Republican efforts in Congress to silence anti-war prote…
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One Year after October 7: How have US and EU Foreign Policies Evolved?
Oct 10, 2024
Panelists explore how US and EU policies have adapted or remained consistent in response to the unfolding humanitarian, political, and military developments in…
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Key Questions about the US Position Regarding the Ceasefire Talks
Aug 20, 2024
Khalil E. Jahshan discusses key issues the Biden administration must address if it wants to secure a ceasefire agreement and an end to the war in Gaza.