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- Washington Policy Weekly
Capitol Hill Turns to Public Diplomacy to Challenge Trump’s Policies
May 6, 2020Marcus MontgomeryUntil May 4, the House of Representatives and Senate were steering clear of Capitol Hill in an effort to…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Apr 29, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on Senator Chris Murphy's criticism of Egypt's human rights record, Representative Tom Malinowski's opinion about sanctions…
- Washington Policy Weekly
Washington Policy Weekly
Apr 23, 2020Marcus MontgomeryIn this week's report, Marcus Montgomery offers information on senators' efforts to further US-Israeli cooperation on fighting COVID-19; President…
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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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Washington Policy Weekly
Apr 8, 2020Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) Hearings and BriefingsUS Sanctions’ Impact on Iran’s COVID-19 Crisis. This week, the organization J Street held a…
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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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Washington Policy Weekly
Mar 26, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on Republican senators’ drive to withdraw US troops from Saudi Arabia over the oil price plunge;…
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Washington Seeks Way Forward in Iraq and Syria
Mar 18, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery highlights the questions facing the United States in Syria and Iraq as well as Democratic House members'…
- Policy Analysis
Trump, Congress Lay Out Election Year Foreign Policy Priorities
Mar 11, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery discusses how the Trump Administration is pressing forward with its campaign against Iran as many in Congress…
- Policy Analysis
What Does Bipartisan Support for Israel Look Like?
Mar 4, 2020Marcus MontgomeryThe AIPAC and CPAC conferences in Washington became the venue for the Republican Party to seek to redefine the…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 26, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on efforts by members of Congress to sanction Lebanese officials for jailing American citizens, craft a…
- Policy Analysis
Bipartisan Hysteria Erupts in Washington After UNHRC Unveils Database
Feb 20, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on the unified bipartisan response to the recently released UNHCR report detailing the business ties of…
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“Your Proposal Attempts to Make a Genuine Two-State Solution Impossible”
Feb 12, 2020Marcus MontgomeryCongressional Democrats, Palestinians, and the broader international community still see too many problems with Trump’s proposed plan for Palestinian-Israeli…
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What is Congress Willing to Do to Avoid War with Iran?
Feb 6, 2020Marcus MontgomeryThis week, the House of Representatives took further decisive steps to try and prevent President Donald Trump from embroiling…
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Does Jared Kushner Even Believe in His Own “Peace Plan”?
Jan 29, 2020Marcus MontgomeryAs President Trump and his advisor Jared Kushner unveil their so-called “peace plan” for Israel and Palestine, Marcus Montgomery…
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What Is Next for Mike Pompeo?
Jan 23, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery examines the future political ambitions of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, one of the most influential members…
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War Powers: An Overview
Jan 15, 2020Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery discusses congressional efforts to prevent a potential war with Iran, providing important background information on the authorities…
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Washington Braces for Fallout from Operation That Killed Qassem Soleimani
Jan 8, 2020Marcus MontgomeryAfter the United States assassinated Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, Washington has been bracing for retaliation by Iran while…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 18, 2019Marcus MontgomeryCongress approved the fiscal year 2020 defense budget and is working to fund the government before the December 20…
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Washington Grapples with How to Respond to Turbulent Middle East
Dec 11, 2019Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery examines the administration’s reassessment of its posture in the Middle East as officials grappled this week with…