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- Washington Policy WeeklyUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Sep 7, 2021Marcus MontgomeryThe fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has been fierce and partisan. Although it is largely symbolic and has no effect on US policy in the Middle …
- Washington Policy WeeklyUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Aug 30, 2021Marcus MontgomeryDemocratic members of the House draft legislation to help Iraqi and Afghan refugees settle and find employment in the United States; progressive members’ criti…
- Washington Policy WeeklyUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Aug 23, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress Congress is still observing its August recess. The House is expected to make an earlier return than previously scheduled to consider President Joe …
- Washington Policy WeeklyUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Aug 16, 2021Marcus MontgomerySenate hearings on US arms sales to the Middle East and the state of human rights in Morocco; Department of State communications with Arab officials; new sanct…
- Washington Policy WeeklySecurity and Defense
Momentum Builds for War Powers Reform
Aug 9, 2021Marcus MontgomeryOn August 3rd, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) held its long-awaited open hearing on authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs). This marks…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIraqUS Foreign Policy
Is Washington Rethinking Its Partnerships in the Middle East?
Aug 2, 2021Marcus MontgomeryThere appears to be a slow but noticeable shift in Democratically-controlled Washington as to the countries with which the United States seeks to work closer a…
- Washington Policy WeeklyUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Jul 26, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationBassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act. On July 20, the House overwhelmingly approved H.R. 1036, the Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Ju…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jul 19, 2021Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on House and Senate hearings on the US Agency for International Development’s role in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon; Senate…