• Conferences
    Palestine/IsraelUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    The 2024 Elections amid the Gaza War: The Future of US Democracy, Foreign Policy, and Global Standing

    Sep 26, 2024

    The 9th Annual Conference is dedicated to discussing the 2024 US presidential elections and the impact of the results on US foreign policy in MENA and US globa…

  • Khalil E. Jahshan interviewed by VOA regarding ceasefire talks

    Jul 31, 2024

    Khalil E. Jahshan was interviewed by Voice of America regarding the indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

  • Viewpoint
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Netanyahu’s Demagoguery Before Congress over the Gaza War

    Jul 31, 2024Khalil E. Jahshan

    In his convoluted and divisive presentation, Netanyahu made an emotional attempt at rallying American support behind his puttering ten-month military campaign …

  • From our Affiliates
    US Domestic Politics and Elections

    1968 All Over Again? US Election Year Turmoil Continues, As Kamala Harris Replaces President Biden for the Democratic Nomination

    Jul 30, 2024 Inderjeet Parmar

    The US continues to endure serious, historic levels of turmoil in another highly contentious election year, with no clear end in sight. The superpower entered …

  • Washington Policy Weekly

    Washington Policy Weekly: Netanyahu Visits Congress and the White House

    Jul 29, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Last week saw the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington to meet with members of Congress and other top US officials. Netanyahu als…

  • Policy Analysis
    Palestine/IsraelInternational Law

    The ICJ Decision on Israel’s Occupation of the Palestinian Territories

    Jul 26, 2024Jonathan Kuttab

    On Friday, July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its Advisory Opinion in the case brought before it on Israel’s occupation of the Pale…

  • Policy Analysis
    TurkeyRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Erdoğan’s Renewed Push for Syria Reconciliation: Domestic Pressures and Regional Dynamics

    Jul 25, 2024Salim Çevik

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made his most explicit appeal yet to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Setting a high bar for the future of relations, E…

  • Fresh Take
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    What Do Arab and Muslim Voters Expect from Kamala Harris?

    Jul 25, 2024

    Imad K. Harb comments on what Arab American and Muslim American voters expect from Kamala Harris regarding US policy in the Middle East.

  • Policy Analysis
    The Arab WorldUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Middle East Leaders Prefer Trump’s Victory

    Donald J. Trump’s candidacy seems to draw more interest and support from the Middle East than from other areas of the world, particularly from among the ruling…

  • Fresh Take
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Why Is Netanyahu Addressing Congress?

    Jul 24, 2024

    Why did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a joint session of Congress? Khalil E. Jahshan discusses the reasons for inviting Netanyahu to Washin…

  • Afrah Nasser quoted by the National regarding Yemen

    Jul 23, 2024

    Afrah Nasser was interviewed by the National regarding a recent agreement between Yemen's government and the Houthis to de-escalate tension.

  • Washington Policy Weekly

    Washington Policy Weekly: Netanyahu to Address Congress

    Jul 22, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Speaker Mike Johnson threatened to have lawmakers arrested if they “get out of hand” during the Netanyahu's speech before Congress.