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- Washington Policy Weekly
In Washington, the IRGC Is Now Like IS
Apr 10, 2019Marcus MontgomeryPresident Trump took the unprecedented step of listing the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization. A lack of specifics…
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Congress Balks at a Nuclear Riyadh
Apr 3, 2019Marcus MontgomeryThe Trump Administration has been working quietly to facilitate a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia, but Congress has…
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Will Congress Legalize Trump’s Golan Heights Announcement?
Mar 27, 2019Marcus MontgomeryPresident Trump declared that the United States now recognizes the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, but questions remain whether…
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The United States’ Human Rights Paradox
Mar 20, 2019Marcus MontgomeryThe Trump Administration sees human rights violations as a tool to be wielded against its foes, but Congress wants…
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Democrats and Republicans Split on Yemen
Mar 13, 2019Marcus MontgomeryDemocrats and Republicans have different understandings of the crisis in Yemen, which is dividing the parties over how to…
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Democrats Grapple with US Role in the Middle East
Mar 6, 2019Marcus MontgomeryDemocrats scrutinize the first two years of Trump’s foreign policy and grapple with a new path moving forward. Read…
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Saudi Arabia Between Congress and the Trump Administration
Feb 27, 2019Marcus MontgomeryAfter a brief respite, tempers on Capitol Hill are again starting to flare up over Saudi Arabia, pitting Congress…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 15, 2019Marcus MontgomeryThe US federal government avoids another partial shutdown; US-Saudi relations pit Pompeo against a group of senators; Pompeo attends…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 8, 2019Marcus MontgomeryThis week’s legislation focuses on Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and War Powers Resolution; Rep. Engel and Sen. Cruz outline their…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 1, 2019Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers pursue legislation regarding Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; Intelligence officials consider Iran, IS, Saudi Arabia in worldwide threat…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 25, 2019Marcus MontgomeryAmid shutdown fight, the House passes Syria sanctions legislation; lawmakers have one week to decide whether they will amend…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 18, 2019Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationRequiring Annual Reports on Religious Intolerance in Saudi Education Materials. On January 15, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-South…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 11, 2019Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationStrengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act. S. 1 was introduced last week, as detailed here,…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 4, 2019Marcus MontgomeryNew Congress kicks off with a diverse House majority; senators look to get involved in US foreign policy early…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 21, 2018Marcus MontgomerySecretary Mattis resigns; as federal government shutdown looms, lawmakers introduce bills, resolutions on Israel, Iran, Palestinians; Trump withdraws troops…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 14, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress moves bills rebuking Saudi Arabia and addressing genocide, human rights violations, and the use of human shields; Pompeo,…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 7, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers negotiate legislation to punish Saudi Arabia and MbS; senators hold confirmation hearings for ambassador to Yemen and new…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Nov 30, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers find votes to move Yemen war powers legislation; congressional action pending to protect Iraq, target Iran, and renew…
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Washington Policy Weekly – November 16, 2018
Nov 16, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationManage Our Wolves Act. By a 201-187 vote, the House voted to adopt H.Res. 1142, which lays…
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Washington Policy Weekly – November 9, 2018
Nov 9, 2018Marcus MontgomeryDemocrats control the House of Representatives; three Arab American women enter Congress; Washington mobilizes support for Iran sanctions; Trump…
