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Rouhani's Nuclear Views: An Open Book?

Patrick Clawson

The president-elect's recent writings provide a basis for judging how he will approach the nuclear issue.

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Morsi's Provocative Appointments

Eric Trager

Although Washington has long sought to moderate the Brotherhood's behavior through quiet diplomacy, Morsi's inflammatory political appointments suggest that this approach has failed.

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Israel's Security Policy in a Changing Middle East

Moshe Yaalon

Israeli defense minister Moshe Yaalon discusses how Israel is calm but cautious about the latest developments in the region.

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Syria's Collapse and How Washington Can Stop It

Andrew J. Tabler

Washington should pursue a measured but assertive course with Syria, because the longer the conflict lasts, the greater the threat it poses.

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Will Protests at Home Affect Turkey's Foreign Policy?

Soner Cagaptay and James F. Jeffrey

On June 13, 2013, Soner Cagaptay and James F. Jeffrey addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Mr. Jeffrey is the Philip Solondz distinguished visiting fellow at the Institute and former U.S. ambassador to Turkey (2008-2010) and Iraq (2010-2012). Dr. Cagaptay, author of the forthcoming book The Rise of Turkey:...

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Rising to Iran's Challenge: GCC Military Capability and U.S. Security Cooperation

Michael Knights

At a time of declining U.S. military spending and growing concern about Iran's hegemonic ambitions and nuclear intentions, the Gulf Cooperation Council states continue to view the U.S. military as the hub of their security efforts. How can Washington help bolster Gulf defenses against Iran without exacerbating...

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The Islamic Republic's Art of Survival: Neutralizing Domestic and Foreign Threats

Saeid Golkar

Over the past three decades, the Iranian regime has managed to survive numerous internal and external crises. From coup attempts to war and, most recently, mass uprisings and nuclear sanctions, the Islamic Republic has been able to neutralize threats at home and on its borders while avoiding foreign intervention. In...

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Israel in the Whirlwind: A New Government Meets a Changing Security Environment

Dan Schueftan and Shai Feldman

Subscribe to Washington Institute videos on YouTube. Sign up for live event broadcast alerts from The Washington Institute On June 3, 2013, Shai Feldman and Dan Schueftan addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Dr. Schueftan is director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa...

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Israeli or U.S. Action Against Iran

Who Will Do It If It Must Be Done?

James Cartwright and Amos Yadlin

It is late 2013 and Israel's prime minister has just received a phone call from the White House relaying the findings of a recent U.S. intelligence assessment: neither international sanctions nor negotiations have persuaded Iran to halt its nuclear program. What should they do? This scenario is the launching...

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Articles & Op-Eds

Israel Acted on Its Red Line, Now Obama Must Act on His

Dennis Ross

While taking action in Syria will not be simple or cheap, it will ultimately be less costly than losing control of chemical weapons or letting Jordan and other neighbors be destabilized.

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Syria's Meltdown Requires a U.S.-Led Response

Andrew J. Tabler

As Syria heads toward a meltdown spilling over its borders -- with loss of control over strategic weapons, accelerated refugee flows, spreading extremism, and Sunni-Shiite clashes -- only engaging with those doing the fighting will give Washington much influence over events.

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Implications of Possible Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

Michael Herzog, Michael Knights, Andrew J. Tabler, and Jeffrey White

The Syrian regime has good reasons to both use chemical weapons and disguise what it has done. Having pegged out a firm stance on such weapons, Washington should respond vigorously with defensive measures while the investigation of reported use proceeds.