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Worrisome American Response to Iran in the Gulf
May 5, 2020Abdulwahab Al-QassabAbdulwahab Al-Qassab examines the muted US response to Iranian provocations in the Arabian Gulf, surmising that it reflects poorly…
- Policy Analysis
The Impact of Low Oil Prices and COVID-19 on Arab Economies
May 4, 2020Bessma MomaniBessma Momani analyzes the global oil price collapse and the COVID-19 public health crisis as a dual blow to…
- Policy Analysis
Haftar’s Secession Must Not Stand
May 2, 2020Imad K. HarbGeneral Haftar's unilateral abrogation of the 2015 Skhirat Agreement is illegal and that his secession in areas under his…
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Playing Politics with Aid: Israel’s Response to COVID-19 in Gaza
Apr 29, 2020Yousef MunayyerYousef Munayyer asserts that Israel's facilitation of COVID-19-related aid to Gaza will largely further one overarching priority: to serve…
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COVID-19, Presidential Elections, and US Foreign Policy
Apr 29, 2020Joe MacaronJoe Macaron writes that Donald Trump's presidency and his administration's foreign policy may be defined this election year by…
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Syria’s Authoritarian Regime and COVID-19
Apr 24, 2020Radwan ZiadehSyria's delayed admission of COVID-19 cases was dictated by the regime's political calculations and its hope to use the…
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COVID-19 Promises Algeria Uncertainty, Danger, and—Perhaps—Opportunity
Apr 23, 2020Daniel BrumbergDaniel Brumberg discusses the political and economic circumstances surrounding the Algerian military's handling of the coronavirus epidemic, using the…
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Continuity in Oman’s Problems and Policy Prescriptions
Apr 21, 2020Imad K. HarbOman is likely to continue to follow the policy prescriptions of the late Sultan Qaboos, Imad K. Harb writes,…
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Did the Saudi-Led Oil Deal Diminish Republicans’ 2020 Electoral Chances?
Apr 15, 2020Marcus MontgomeryBecause the health of the US economy is critical for Donald Trump's reelection hopes, Marcus Montgomery asks if the…
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Fractured Power Structure, Peace Talks Hurdles Add to Sudan’s Woes
Apr 15, 2020Gregory AftandilianGregory Aftandilian argues that even if a final political deal is reached between Khartoum and the rebel groups in…
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Libya: Between Proxy War and International Failure
Apr 14, 2020Khalil Al-AnaniThe domestic, regional, and international players of the Libyan conflict continue to fuel the civil war nine years after…
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The Fakhoury Fiasco and US-Lebanese Relations
Apr 13, 2020Joe MacaronThe unconventional release of Lebanese-American Amer Fakhoury highlights the extent of Washington’s leverage in Beirut and raises questions about…
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The Coronavirus Crisis May Assure Netanyahu’s Survival
Apr 8, 2020Yousef MunayyerYousef Munayyer examines how Benny Gantz's political defeat and acceptance to form a coalition government with Benjamin Netanyahu have…
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The Fourth Saudi State Remains a Distant Vision
Apr 3, 2020Imad K. HarbImad K. Harb argues that Mohammed bin Salman’s chaotic and authoritarian stewardship of Saudi domestic and international affairs may…
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Authoritarianism and the Middle East in the Time of COVID-19
Apr 2, 2020Charles W. DunneAuthoritarian governments and leaders in the Middle East have used the cover of the coronavirus pandemic to disperse demonstrations,…
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Prompts Debate over Iran Sanctions
Apr 1, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery details splits in official Washington about how to deal with Iran at this delicate time of the…
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COVID-19 and Iranian-American Relations
Apr 1, 2020Daniel BrumbergAs US-Iran relations suffer from continuing political and ideological differences, the coronavirus calamity could provide an opportunity for deescalation…
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Morocco: Despite Some Progress, Many Challenges Remain
Mar 31, 2020Nabeel A. KhouryNabeel Khoury discusses Morocco's political and economic conditions and cautions its elite to use the opportunity of the current…
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Confusion in Iraq: A Fractious Political Process and Free-Wheeling Militias
Mar 30, 2020Abdulwahab Al-QassabAbdulwahab al-Qassab highlights Iraq's current political problems and calls upon Iraqi politicians to put aside their differences and concentrate…
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Jordan and Trump’s Peace Plan
Mar 24, 2020Gregory AftandilianJordan’s relations with Israel have hit a low point following the unveiling of the Trump peace plan because of…