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IranMigrants, Refugees, and IDPsCongressional Update – Week Ending August 24, 2018
Aug 24, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. CongressThe House remains on recess, but the Senate worked its first full week since taking a brief recess earlier in August. The upper chamber is looking t…
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The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfConflicts and Conflict ResolutionCongress is Rattled by the US Role in Yemen—But Will It Matter?
Aug 22, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCriticism from Capitol Hill has been largely symbolic because few in the Republican majorities in the House and Senate have opted to challenge the president on…
- Washington Policy Weekly
IranSecurity and DefenseCongressional Update – Week Ending August 17, 2018
Aug 17, 2018Marcus MontgomeryThe National Defense Authorization Act becomes law, so Senate turns to the defense budget; Trump, Congress to square off over Yemen; White House cuts funds to …
- Policy Analysis
QatarThe GCCCan a GCC Reconciliation Summit at Camp David Succeed?
Aug 14, 2018Gregory AftandilianPresident Trump is planning to host a GCC reconciliation summit in September to shore up Arab support for his Iran policies; but to succeed, he will need to re…
- Washington Policy Weekly
LevantUS Domestic Politics and ElectionsCongressional Update – Week Ending August 10, 2018
Aug 10, 2018Marcus MontgomeryA Palestinian-American is poised to become first female Muslim elected to Congress; White House tackles Iran sanctions at the same time its peace plan for Isra…
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IranConflicts and Conflict ResolutionA Dangerous Confusion in US Iran Policy
Aug 7, 2018Charles W. DunneThe latest Trump Iran tweet and announcement revealed a lack of a coherent Iran policy in the wake of the US withdrawal from the JCPOA regulating Iran’s nuclea…
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LevantSecurity and DefenseCongressional Update – Week Ending August 3, 2018
Aug 3, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. CongressMembers of the House have the month of August off, so many will be preparing for reelection fights that are less than 100 days away. While there may…
- Washington Policy Weekly
EgyptSecurity and DefenseCongressional Update – Week Ending July 27, 2018
Jul 27, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers talk human rights in Egypt, stabilizing Iraq after IS, and protecting Palestinian children; the Trump Administration again assails Palestinians while…
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LevantRegional Relations and GeopoliticsMiddle East Concerns of American Strategic Planners
Jul 26, 2018Gregory AftandilianUS strategic planners involved in the Middle East have concentrated on protecting vital sea lanes and assisting partner countries against threats, but without …
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LevantSecurity and DefenseCongressional Update – Week Ending July 20, 2018
Jul 20, 2018Marcus MontgomerySenator Van Hollen explores Congress’ role in asserting US leadership in the Middle East; some in the US seek to push Washington to recognize Israel’s annexati…
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LevantReligion and PoliticsCongressional Update – Week Ending July 13, 2018
Jul 13, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress members discuss human rights in Bahrain and threats from the Muslim Brotherhood; Mike Pompeo, other administration officials, work diplomacy with Gulf…
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