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    LevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The “Incredible” John Kerry: Ineffectiveness and Inconsistency

    Dec 8, 2016Yousef Munayyer

    It was painful to watch. Secretary of State John Kerry trying to explain and defend American foreign policy in the Middle East is such an uncomfortable sight. …

  • Policy Analysis
    LebanonDemocracy and Governance

    The Misplaced Hope of Lebanon’s Presidential Election

    Dec 1, 2016Imad K. Harb

    Developments in Lebanon during November 2016 made it increasingly evident that the election as president of Michel Aoun, former general and leader of the Refor…

  • Op-Eds

    Joe Macaron: How will Lebanon fit into Trump’s Foreign Policy?

    Nov 23, 2016Joe Macaron

    When President Donald Trump is sworn in to office on January 20, Lebanon may or may not have a new government in place. However, the next US administration alr…

  • Op-Eds

    Radwan Ziadeh: Trump and his Syria Policy

    Nov 18, 2016Radwan Ziadeh

    Closer US ties with Russia would be disastrous for the Syrian people, who are suffering severe bombardment from the Assad regime and Russian fighter jets.Read …

  • Washington Policy Weekly
    IranConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Congressional Update – November 17, 2016

    Nov 17, 2016

    (1) Congressional Elections Senate Results: The failure by the Democrats to gain control of the Senate is a bitter loss for the Democratic Party. A few short w…

  • Washington Policy Weekly
    LevantUS Foreign Policy

    House Votes in Favor of Syria Sanctions

    Nov 17, 2016

    On Tuesday, November 15, the House agreed, by a unanimous voice vote, to pass HR5732, the Caesar Civilian Protection Act of 2016, a bill that would impose new …

  • Policy Analysis
    LevantDemocracy and Governance

    Arab Issues Awaiting the Next President

    Nov 7, 2016Imad K. Harb

    Amidst the maelstrom that is the presidential election, American foreign policy has regressed to the uncomfortable and neglected recesses reserved for untoucha…

  • Policy Analysis
    LebanonDemocracy and Governance

    End of Stalemate: A Loose Power-Sharing Agreement in Lebanon

    Oct 28, 2016Joe Macaron

    After a 30-month impasse that paralyzed the country’s governing institutions and questioned the legitimacy of the confessional system, the Lebanese Parliament …

  • Washington Policy Weekly
    IranReligion and Politics

    Congressional Update – October 28, 2016

    Oct 28, 2016

    I. JASTA Update:The 28 Senators who sent a letter expressing concern over the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism legislation (JASTA) – after having voted fo…

  • Policy Analysis
    LevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The New Regional Order amid the Aleppo Rubble

    Oct 20, 2016Joe Macaron

    It became obvious in recent weeks that the US-Russian channel regarding Syria has run its course and can no longer be the bedrock of serious diplomatic efforts…

  • Op-Eds

    Radwan Ziadeh: Trump and Clinton debate Syria

    Oct 19, 2016Radwan Ziadeh

    Ignorance and intervention: Trump and Clinton debate SyriaAleppo was a key issue in the second debate between the Democratic nominee Clinton and the Republican…

  • Washington Policy Weekly
    LevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Congressional Update – October 13, 2016

    Oct 13, 2016

    Congress remains adjourned until mid-November when it will return to face a crowded legislative agenda. The House will return on Monday, November 14 with the S…