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Trump versus Biden: US Politics and the Middle East
May 7, 2019Joe MacaronA Trump-Biden contest in the 2020 presidential elections would likely be a battle between two opposing views of America and its foreign policy in the Middle Ea…
- ViewpointLevantArab Americans/ Muslim Americans
What the Ilhan Omar controversies reveal about US politics
Apr 26, 2019Tamara KharroubThe attacks against Omar are part of a larger project to silence voices that advocate for Palestinian rights.
- Policy AnalysisDemocracy and Governance
The Post-Mattis US Administration and the Rise of Trumpism
Apr 9, 2019Joe MacaronFollowing the resignation of former Defense Secretary James Mattis, conservatives in the Trump Administration are consolidating and applying their far-reaching…
- Policy AnalysisLevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Can the 2020 Democratic Candidates Change the US-Israel Relationship?
Mar 6, 2019Yousef MunayyerDemocratic presidential contenders have a difficult task reconciling their party’s traditional pro-Israel position with that of young and progressive activists…
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantSecurity and Defense
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 this and more from the week in Washington.
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantSecurity and Defense
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 against President Trump. Read about this and …
- Washington Policy WeeklySaudi ArabiaSecurity and Defense
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 visions of Congress’s role in foreign…
- Washington Policy WeeklyLevantSecurity and Defense
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, but it experienced some oppo…
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Imad K. Harb: Trump’s shutdown aims to weaken the American political system
Jan 10, 2019Imad K. HarbTrump's recent actions are proof that he is determined to set the American house ablaze without regard to the interests of those residing within.Read more
- Policy AnalysisDemocracy and Governance
Who Will Be Driving the 2019 Washington Policy Agenda?
Jan 4, 2019Marcus MontgomeryWhile President Trump enjoys constitutional prerogatives over American policy in the Middle East, a Democratic-controlled House is likely to impact his choices…
- Washington Policy WeeklyIraqSecurity and Defense
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 on; fallout continues from Trump’s decision to w…