Webcast Thursday | The Future of UNIFIL and Hezbollah Disarmament

Join us for an expert conversation featuring retired senior military leaders from Israel and Lebanon examining the potential role of UNIFIL in fulfilling Lebanon's pledge to disarm Hezbollah. Watch live starting at 12:00 noon EDT (1600 GMT) on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Recent Institute Analysis

Iran Has Taken More U.S. Citizens Hostage. It’s Time to Shred the Regime’s Playbook.
Both before and after the twelve-day war, the Islamic Republic has taken U.S. citizens hostage, necessitating a multifaceted U.S.-led strategy that ends the practice for good.
Aug 8, 2025
  • Holly Dagres
If Iraq Passes the New PMF Law, the U.S. Response Should Be Severe
Permanently enshrining Iran-backed terrorist groups inside the Iraqi state would be a massive blow to U.S. interests, so Washington’s reaction should be clear, proportionately harsh, and coordinated with other regional partners who have likewise been victimized by these groups.
Aug 4, 2025
  • David Schenker
In Tunisia, U.S. Tariffs Will Be Felt Across Many Fronts
For producers, the main concern is not lost revenue or market share but instead damage to relationships they have worked hard to cultivate.
Aug 5, 2025
  • Sabina Henneberg
Exploiting Fault Lines in Iran’s Relations with Russia and China After the Israel War
The Israeli and U.S. military campaigns revealed how far Moscow and Beijing are willing to go (or not go) in their support for Tehran, providing Washington with opportunities to keep Iran in a weakened position.
Aug 1, 2025
  • Anna Borshchevskaya
  • Grant Rumley

Interactive Map: ISIS Global Activity

Interactive Tool: Tracking Maritime Attacks in Middle East Waters Since 2019

Arab Public Opinion 2014 to Today

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Maps & Graphics
TWI Interactive Polling Platform
Interactive datasets, from 2014 to today
Jun 30, 2022