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- Washington Policy WeeklyIranThe GCC
Congressional Update – Week Ending July 28, 2017
Jul 28, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress takes on budgets before the House goes on recess; Qatar and the GCC are front and center in Washington; Lebanon’s PM Visits DC.
- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Palestine Recentered
Jul 25, 2017Yousef MunayyerThe Jerusalem events show that the Palestine issue remains central to the region and that a serious, sustained, and committed engagement in its resolution is p…
- Policy AnalysisLebanonDemocracy and Governance
Hariri Comes to Washington in the Shadow of Hezbollah’s Wars
Jul 25, 2017Joe MacaronThe measure of success for Hariri’s visit to Washington is his ability to convince US officials that the status quo is the best Lebanon can do considering the …
- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Arab Peace Initiative is Back on the Table; Netanyahu Is Not Budging
Jul 24, 2017Gregory AftandilianThe Arab Peace Initiative has not gone anywhere since it was launched in 2002. Developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict do not inspire confidence that …
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending July 21, 2017
Jul 21, 2017Marcus MontgomeryHouse Appropriations Committee bolsters defense spending, cuts the State Department’s budget; Iran is back in the spotlight; Washington grapples with how to he…
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Radwan Ziadeh: The Fantasy of Syria’s Reconstruction (in Arabic)
Jul 20, 2017Radwan ZiadehThe Asad Regime is making promises to Russia and China that their companies will be given preference over others when it comes to Syria's future reconstruction…
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Congressional Update – Week Ending July 14, 2017
Jul 14, 2017Marcus MontgomeryThe House eyes funding for the Departments of Defense and State; the Tunisian Prime Minister visits Washington; Qatar decries the humanitarian costs of the Gul…
- Policy AnalysisJordanConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Jordan and the US-Russia Deal in Southern Syria
Jul 12, 2017Joe MacaronThe recent ceasefire agreement for southern Syria and the Syrian regime’s military campaigns may be turning points in Jordan’s position on the war in Syria.
- Policy AnalysisIraqIdentity Politics and Sectarianization
The Independence Referendum: A Pyrrhic Victory for Barzani
Jul 10, 2017Mustafa GurbuzThe Kurdish decision to hold a referendum on independence from Iraq may bring happiness to the Kurds but will come at a heavy price for the Kurdish leadership.
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Foreign Policy
Congressional Update – Week Ending July 7, 2017
Jul 7, 2017Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers have the week off for the Independence Day recess; the Iran-Russia sanctions bill hits another roadblock; terrorism finance experts discuss how the G…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending June 30, 2017
Jun 30, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress faces a setback in Iran-Russia sanctions legislation; the Senate explores authorizing the use of military force against ISIL; experts discuss US role …