• Policy Analysis
    US Foreign Policy

    Restructuring the US Department of State: The De-prioritization of Human Rights?

    May 2, 2025Annelle Sheline

    On April 22, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a proposed “comprehensive reorganization plan” of the US Department of State. The information that he pos…

  • Policy Analysis
    US Foreign Policy

    One Hundred Days of Trump’s Foreign Policy: US Reputation and the World Order Take a Hit

    Apr 29, 2025Charles W. Dunne

    The onslaught of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy has surprised the world with its depth and ferocity.

  • Webinar
    Energy and Economics

    The Trump Tariffs and MENA Economies: Implications of the Global Trade War

    May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs for Middle East economies.

  • Policy Analysis
    Saudi ArabiaUS Foreign Policy

    Trump’s Upcoming Trip to Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Uncertainties

    President Donald Trump plans to make Saudi Arabia the first country he will visit during his second term in office—after his visit to the Vatican to take part …

  • Policy Analysis
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    Trump Might Go for a Nuclear Deal Without a Larger Middle East Strategy

    Apr 22, 2025Daniel Brumberg

    Over the last week, Iran hardliners in Washington have issued dire warnings about the Trump administration’s launching of nuclear talks with Iran. Iranian lead…

  • Fresh Take
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    The Iran Nuclear Talks and the Trump Administration

    Apr 19, 2025

    Daniel Brumberg discusses the nuclear talks between Iran and the Trump administration and outlines the likely parameters of a potential agreement.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism

    Washington Targets Dissent: Repression from the Academy to the Streets

    Apr 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the crackdown on universities and protesters, as well as the Trump administration's efforts to gut academic freedom.

  • Fresh Take
    Palestine/IsraelUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Deporting College Students for Protected Speech

    Apr 11, 2025

    Khalil E. Jahshan discusses the Trump administration's efforts to deport college students who speak out against the Gaza war.

  • Podcast
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Trump and Netanyahu Talk Gaza and Iran

    Apr 11, 2025

    Experts discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza as well as Netanyahu's recent meeting with Trump and its implications for the Middle East.

  • Viewpoint
    Education and Development

    Where Are Our College Leaders? The Danger of Anticipatory Obedience in Higher Education

    Apr 9, 2025Tariq Habash

    Since October 7, 2023, American colleges and universities have repeatedly found themselves at the center of escalating political pressure amid student activism…

  • Op-Eds

    Trump’s Second Term Foreign Policy: A Study in Chaos

    Apr 4, 2025Charles W. Dunne

    The late US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld once famously explained his taxonomy of information. "There are known knowns," he said. "There are things we k…

  • Viewpoint
    Palestine/IsraelUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    The United States Is a Frontline in the Palestine vs. Israel Conflict

    Apr 3, 2025Rami G. Khouri

    In the past year—especially over the last two months—unprecedented developments in the Middle East and the United States have pulled the Palestinian struggle f…