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- Policy AnalysisThe Arabian Peninsula and The GulfSecurity and Defense
Foreign Policy Aspects of US Weapons Sales in the Gulf: What Does the United States Get Out of It?
Jun 22, 2017David B. Des RochesUS government policy in the Arabian Peninsula is often maddeningly inconsistent to outside— and inside—observers. A republic such as the United States, which …
- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
How Did Syria Become a Victim of Regional and International Conflicts?
Jun 19, 2017Radwan ZiadehAs a seventh round of peace talks is announced, the United States and Russia clash over Syria and the GCC crisis remains unresolved. What is the impact of conf…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranSecurity and Defense
Congressional Update – Week Ending June 16, 2017
Jun 16, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress holds a number of budget hearings; senators overwhelmingly pass sanctions that target Iran and Russia; the United States finalizes foreign military sa…
- Policy AnalysisThe Arabian Peninsula and The GulfThe GCC
President Trump Failed His Gulf Test
Jun 15, 2017Imad K. HarbThe United States must show a full-fledged commitment to GCC unity and refrain from appearing to side with some of the council’s members against others.
- Washington Policy WeeklyLebanonUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending June 9, 2017
Jun 9, 2017Marcus MontgomeryJames Comey's testimony shakes the Capitol; Congress holds hearings on ISIL, Hezbollah; battles continue over Saudi Arabian arms deal; Iran and Russia sanction…
- Policy AnalysisQatarRegional Relations and Geopolitics
What’s at Stake for the United States in the GCC Crisis?
Jun 8, 2017Joe MacaronA lot is at stake for US national security in the Gulf, including the possibility of living with a divided GCC, the potential expansion of Iranian influence, a…
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- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Foreign Policy
Congressional Update – Week Ending June 2, 2017
Jun 2, 2017Marcus MontgomeryI. CongressThe House and Senate were in recess this week for the Memorial Day holiday. The Senate will return to session June 5 and the House will get back to …
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections
H.R. 2712: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017
May 31, 2017Marcus MontgomeryOn May 25, Rep. Brian Mast (R-Florida) introduced H.R. 2712, “a bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism, and for oth…
- Policy AnalysisIranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
A US-Iran Race to Control the Damascus-Baghdad Highway
May 31, 2017Joe MacaronSecuring the Damascus-Baghdad highway and deterring Iran’s regional activities might lead to a direct US involvement in the Syrian war.