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IranIdentity Politics and SectarianizationIran’s Hardliners and Reformists and the Syria Gambit
Dec 27, 2018Daniel BrumbergIranian hardliners have tried to isolate reformists by asserting that in times of growing security threats, all political forces must unite behind the drive fo…
- Policy Analysis
Saudi ArabiaDemocracy and GovernanceThe Aftermath of the Khashoggi Murder: Freedom of the Press in 2018
Dec 21, 2018Tamara KharroubThe rise of populism and anti-globalism has contributed to erosion of the international rights system, with governments moving away from accountability and tra…
- Washington Policy WeeklySyriaUS Foreign Policy
Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 21, 2018Marcus MontgomerySecretary Mattis resigns; as federal government shutdown looms, lawmakers introduce bills, resolutions on Israel, Iran, Palestinians; Trump withdraws troops fr…
- ViewpointSyriaUS Foreign Policy
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.
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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…
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Marcus Montgomery: Congress must convince Trump to break up with Saudi Arabia. Here’s how
Dec 14, 2018Marcus MontgomeryThe only way the White House would willingly change tack on Riyadh is if the president thinks he looks bad.Read more
- Policy AnalysisSaudi ArabiaUS Foreign Policy
US Senate Votes to Pressure Saudi Arabia
Dec 14, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCorker's resolution to cut off American assistance to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen is a rebuke to President Trump and the administration.
- 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.
