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Should the United States Include Israel in the Gulf Maritime Coalition?
Aug 21, 2019Washington’s decision to include Israel in the US-led maritime Gulf coalition might expand the theater of conflict between Israel…
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Positive Economic Growth in Egypt Belies Mounting Problems
Aug 21, 2019Opening up the political and economic systems in Egypt would allow for sustained private sector growth and a free…
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Changes in UAE Policy: Reasons and Motivations
Aug 20, 2019he UAE considers this as the right moment to distance itself from confrontation, anticipating US-Iranian negotiations that might leave…
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The Drama since Manama: Kushner’s Failed Initiative
Aug 15, 2019Jared Kushner’s latest trip to the Middle East appears to have failed in charting a way forward for the…
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In Saudi Arabia, Covering the Khashoggi Murder Is a State Affair
Aug 13, 2019Over the last decade, stories about the potential for freedom of the press in the Arab world have alternated…
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The Safe Zone Agreement in Northern Syria Improves Turkey’s Position
Aug 13, 2019On August 4, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened a military operation against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria. His…
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The Arabian Gulf Must Not Sleepwalk toward War
Aug 7, 2019The volatile situation in the Arabian Gulf has put the region on edge and increased anxiety about intra-Gulf peace,…
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Partition and Spheres of Influence in Syria
Aug 5, 2019Radwan Ziadeh opines that Syria can no longer be considered a homeland for all Syrians and that its partition…
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Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy after Essebsi
Aug 2, 2019Daniel Brumberg argues that Tunisia’s Essebsi leaves behind a political crisis that is partly rooted in a convoluted constitutional…
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Many Facets and Aspects to the 2020 Election: A Backgrounder
Aug 1, 2019The 2020 election cycle is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in American history. Arguably the…
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Hamas Plans a Comeback to Damascus: US and Regional Implications
Jul 31, 2019Hamas is looking to realign itself with Syria as the Trump Administration floats ideas about Palestinian-Israeli peace; however, it…
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Trump’s Sanctions on Hezbollah Threaten Lebanon’s Stability
Jul 30, 2019Current conditions in the Middle East and American sanctions against Hezbollah could upset the delicate balance of power in…
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Trump and the Evangelicals Define Support for Israel
Jul 26, 2019President Trump is instrumentalizing Israel to keep his right-wing Christian Evangelical base energized and supportive as he comes under…
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The Arab Spring May Still Be Alive in Northwestern Africa
Jul 25, 2019Charles W. DunneThe popular uprisings and challenges to the regimes in Algeria, Morocco, and Mauritania indicate that the Arab Spring may…
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Various Players Maneuver for an Uncertain Future in Syria
Jul 24, 2019Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Israel are positioning themselves to play a role in Syria’s uncertain future now that the…
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Turkey’s Nativist Turn against Syrian Refugees and Other Arabs
Jul 23, 2019The key drivers that fuel the recent nativist sentiment in Turkey are the worsening economy and the politicization of…
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Will the Political Agreement Pave the Way for Democracy in Sudan?
Jul 23, 2019On July 17, 2019, Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the main opposition group, the Alliance for Freedom and…
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Using Israel to Justify His Racist Attacks, Trump Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Jul 17, 2019To associate loyalty to the US with being white, and supporting Israel sets an extremely dangerous precedent.
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The Symbolism behind the Latest US Sanctions against Hezbollah
Jul 17, 2019The latest US sanctions against Hezbollah--and their impact on domestic Lebanese politics--are largely symbolic. In reality, the Trump Administration…
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Saudi Arabia May Be on Its Own in Yemen
Jul 15, 2019The UAE’s withdrawal from Yemen highlights the serious problems facing the war effort there. This situation puts Saudi Arabia…
