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Trump’s Syria Announcement Underscores US Policy Meltdown
Dec 20, 2018Daniel BrumbergThe withdrawal of US troops will make it easier for Moscow and Tehran to advance a political solution ensuring that Assad and his allies remain in power.
- Op-Eds
Joe Macaron: Why is the US pulling out of Syria?
Dec 20, 2018Joe MacaronBy withdrawing from Syria President Donald Trump is reasserting his power at home and putting an end to a failed policy.Read more
- Policy AnalysisSaudi ArabiaUS Foreign Policy
Mohammed Bin Salman and the “Deal of the Century”
Dec 17, 2018Yousef MunayyerMbS has proven that he is the wrong man for the job of marketing Trump’s deal. If Trump goes ahead with his peace plan with MbS as his salesman, expectations o…
- Washington Policy WeeklySyriaUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 14, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress moves bills rebuking Saudi Arabia and addressing genocide, human rights violations, and the use of human shields; Pompeo, Mattis, and Haspel brief Hou…
- Policy AnalysisSyriaIdentity Politics and Sectarianization
Assad Begins a Three-Year Plan to Refurbish His Regime
Dec 12, 2018Joe MacaronThe Assad regime is consolidating itself and laying the groundwork to reap the benefits of postwar Syria and strengthen control over territories it recaptured.
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Lebanon dances on the edge of the abyss
Dec 12, 2018Imad K. HarbIn Lebanon, the country's development and future are being held hostage to domestic divisions between elite groups.
- Washington Policy WeeklySyriaUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 7, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers negotiate legislation to punish Saudi Arabia and MbS; senators hold confirmation hearings for ambassador to Yemen and new CENTCOM commander; CIA Dire…
- Washington Policy WeeklySaudi ArabiaUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Nov 30, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers find votes to move Yemen war powers legislation; congressional action pending to protect Iraq, target Iran, and renew US-Jordanian defense cooperatio…
- Policy AnalysisPalestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Israel and Gaza: From the Brink of War to the Brink of Elections
Nov 27, 2018Yousef MunayyerAfter new elections in Israel, there is little reason to expect anything other than another right-wing Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Policy AnalysisSyriaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Developing GCC-Damascus Rapprochement
Nov 15, 2018Joe MacaronA rapprochement between GCC countries and the Syrian regime is becoming more possible and is being reinforced by recent regional developments.