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- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Middle East in Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
May 3, 2017Joe MacaronProjecting the image of political stability and steadiness in Washington is paramount for US policy in the Middle East. There is no room for second-guessing th…
- Policy AnalysisLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
President Abbas Spins the Wheel in Washington
May 2, 2017Imad K. HarbRealities on the ground in the occupied Palestinian territories and an obvious pro-Israel American bias dash any hope for an equitable peace deal from the Trum…
- Washington Policy WeeklyEgyptConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Congressional Update Week Ending April 28, 2017
Apr 28, 2017ACW’s Research & Analysis UnitCongress approved a continuing resolution to fund the US government through May 5. Both the House and Senate are debating new sanctions bills on Iran and Syria.
- Policy AnalysisIranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Trump Ponders Renewing America’s Longest War in Afghanistan
Apr 26, 2017Joe MacaronThe Pentagon has in recent weeks flexed its muscles in Afghanistan but the US continues to navigate a difficult environment in that country as the Taliban rema…
- Policy AnalysisLevantMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Will Erdogan’s Victory Usher Dramatic Changes in Turkish Foreign Policy?
Apr 25, 2017Mustafa GurbuzSince becoming Turkey’s president in July 2014, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pursued a protracted campaign to win constitutional changes that would grant him more …
- Policy AnalysisIranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Next Challenge for Trump: The Islamic Republic of Iran
Apr 24, 2017Charles W. DunneAs the new administration of President Donald J. Trump struggles to find its foreign policy footing, with early tests emerging in the Middle East, Asia, Europe…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending April 21, 2017
Apr 21, 2017ACW’s Research & Analysis UnitCongress was still in recess but the agenda for next week contains plans to re-visit the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and to prepare to prevent a governme…
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Radwan Ziadeh: A New American Strategy needed for Syria (in Arabic)
Apr 19, 2017Radwan ZiadehThe Trump administration is expected to develop a new strategy in Syria to combat ISIL and simultaneously push for a political transition to remove Assad.Read …
- Policy AnalysisIranConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Deterring Iran in Yemen: Will the United States Join the Hodeida Operation?
Apr 19, 2017Joe MacaronThe United States debates whether it wants to assist in evicting the Houthis out of Yemen's Hodeida.
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Congressional Update – Week Ending April 14, 2017
Apr 14, 2017ACW’s Research & Analysis UnitMembers of Congress approve the American strike on Syria but demands increase for a war authorization before any further action against the country.
- Policy AnalysisLevantDemocracy and Governance
The Trump Administration’s Complicated Middle East Map
Apr 12, 2017Charles W. DunneAs the 2016 US presidential campaign wound its way through a long string of primaries, fundraisers, and an almost unimaginable marathon of candidate debates, d…