Washington Policy Weekly

A weekly report outlining and analyzing developments in US policy related to the Middle East and covering activities in the three branches of the US government.

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    Blinken Departs Middle East Without Ceasefire Agreement

    Jun 17, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    After intensive meetings with Arab and Israeli officials, Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned from his June 10-12 trip to the region without reaching a …

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Israel’s Operation Will Take “More Than Several Months,” US Officials Voice “Concerns”

    Dec 18, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    US officials reiterated their desire for Israel to take steps toward protecting the civilian population in Gaza during its current military campaign. State Dep…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: New Voices in Congress Join Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

    Nov 20, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    Pushback on Biden Policy on GazaCriticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the war on Gaza ramped up as new voices joined the push for a ceasefire. Mo…

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    Dec 19, 2022Douglas Christensen Peyton Dashiell

    Douglas Christensen and Peyton Dashiell report on Senator Sanders’ withdrawal of the Yemen War Powers Resolution; the Senate’s passage of the FY23 NDAA; Senato…

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    Aug 15, 2022Peyton Dashiell

    Peyton Dashiell reports on the passage of legislation covering healthcare for veterans affected by burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan; Rep. Ilhan Omar's defeat …

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    Aug 8, 2022Peyton Dashiell

    Peyton Dashiell reports on legislation targeting amphetamine trafficking based in Syria and efforts to make sanctions on Iran permanent; the defeat of Michigan…

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    Jan 31, 2022Imad K. Harb Zahraa Alribeawi

    Rep. Gregory Meeks and Democratic colleagues wrote to Secretary Blinken urging the administration to adhere to its commitment to human rights in its relations …

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    Jan 24, 2022Imad K. Harb Zahraa Alribeawi

    Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urge Biden to continue efforts to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice from Syria, who has has been i…