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- Policy AnalysisLevantUS Foreign Policy
The Trump Administration’s Grandstand on Idlib
Sep 7, 2018Joe MacaronAs Russia and the Syrian regime gear up for the Idlib offensive, the United States is giving Moscow a free hand short of using chemical weapons.
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantSecurity and Defense
Congressional 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 WeeklyBahrainReligion and Politics
Congressional Update – Week Ending June 1, 2018
Jun 1, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. CongressUS Representatives and Senators both had the week off for the Memorial Day recess.Democratic Lawmakers Question Administration’s Attempts at Biparti…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIraqUS Foreign Policy
Congressional Update – Week Ending May 4, 2018
May 4, 2018Marcus MontgomeryVermont Senators take the lead on humanitarian issues in Palestine, Egypt; Pompeo takes combative posture towards Iran in first Middle East trip; White House f…
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending April 13, 2018
Apr 13, 2018Marcus MontgomeryMuch talk in Washington about strikes against the Syrian regime; confirmation hearing for Mike Pompeo as new Secretary of State; John Bolton enters the White H…
- Policy AnalysisLebanonDemocracy and Governance
Where Is Syria Headed?
Apr 3, 2018Radwan ZiadehThe scenarios for Syria’s future after the fall of Eastern Ghouta now look very different from those drawn in 2012 or 2013, which depicted a peaceful political…
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Khalil Jahshan talks to TRT about the US addition of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya to the Terror List.
Feb 1, 2018February 1, 2018
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending January 19, 2018
Jan 19, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress scrambles to prevent a government shutdown; the government looks to cut funds to World Bank and UNRWA; Tillerson outlines Trump’s Syria policy.
- Policy AnalysisSaudi ArabiaDemocracy and Governance
Implications of Saleh’s Assassination on Yemen’s Future
Dec 8, 2017Joe MacaronFor the Iranian regime, Yemen remains a low-risk investment at Saudi Arabia’s border; and the impression in Tehran is that Saleh’s assassination forced Riyadh’…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – Week Ending December 8, 2017
Dec 8, 2017Marcus MontgomeryWith the 69th Anniversary of “Human Rights Day” approaching, Congress explores the US’ role in promoting human rights, peace, and stability in the Middle East;…