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IraqEnergy and EconomicsJordanian-Iraqi Relations on the Mend, but Problems Remain
Feb 8, 2018Gregory AftandilianEconomic necessities and opposition to the so-called Islamic State have brought Jordan and Iraq closer together, but Amman remains concerned about Baghdad’s li…
- Viewpoint
LevantConflicts and Conflict ResolutionRussia has abandoned all restraint in its support of Assad
Feb 8, 2018Imad K. HarbIt appears that Russia has decided to fully throw in its weight behind Bashar al-Assad’s regime and in fact take part in bombing civilian targets. I think Russ…
- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
An Unsettling Overview of the Middle East in 2018
Feb 2, 2018Abdulwahab Al-QassabIt is clear from ongoing developments in the Middle East that the United States and Russia will continue to play a role that meets their own national interests…
- Policy AnalysisLevantSecurity and Defense
The Battle of Afrin and the Future of the Free Syrian Army
Feb 2, 2018Radwan ZiadehLow levels of mutual confidence between Washington and Ankara have subjected the American-Turkish strategic relationship to unwarranted dangers and challenges.
- Policy AnalysisEgyptUS Foreign Policy
The Middle East Nuclear Picture: Peaceful Programs or Not, Cause for Concern
Feb 2, 2018Charles W. DunneFocusing solely on the Iranian nuclear program has made Washington oblivious to some significant nuclear developments in other parts of the Middle East.
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Congressional Update – Week Ending February 2, 2018
Feb 2, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress comes out in support of Syrians; President Trump delivers his first SOTU; US Diplomats pan the Middle East and Special Representative Greenblatt pushe…
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Khalil Jahshan talks to TRT about the US addition of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya to the Terror List.
Feb 1, 2018February 1, 2018
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Joe Macaron: Trump and the Palestinians: Intimidation Without Strategy (in Arabic)
Jan 30, 2018Joe MacaronTrump's recent campaign against the Palestinians is primarily motivated by domestic policy considerations and a lack of consistent foreign policy strategy. Rea…
Imad Harb talks to Aljazeera regarding the Turkish operation in Afrin (AR)
Jan 26, 2018January 26, 2018
- Policy AnalysisJordanConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Palestinian Bet on the EU Could be an Opportunity for Washington
Jan 25, 2018Joe MacaronThe United States should remain engaged in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and President Abbas’ visit to Europe may have provided the Trump Administratio…
Imad K. Harb talks to Oman TV on Operation Olive Branch and the situation in Afrin (in Arabic)
Jan 25, 2018January 24, 2018
- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Turkey’s Kurdish Conundrum in Syria
Jan 24, 2018Mustafa GurbuzAs Turkey conducts its military operations against Syrian Kurdish militiamen ostensibly to secure its border with Syria, it finds itself needing to reconcile d…
