Recent Institute Analysis

A money changer counts dollar and euro notes
Cutting Off Hamas’s European Fundraising Spigot
Some European governments have been aggressive in prosecuting the group’s continental financiers, but not aggressive enough, while others have yet to take any substantive action.
Dec 14, 2025
  • Michael Jacobson
  • Matthew Levitt

Study: Inside Look at the New Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa places his signature at a cabinet meeting in Damascus, October 12, 2025.
Institutions and Governance in the New Syria:
The transitional leadership can claim several successes, but a shadow government, opaque economic practices, and uneven accountability for former regime crimes could undermine progress.
Dec 4, 2025
  • Aaron Y. Zelin

Building Peace Between Israel and Lebanon

Flags of Israel and Lebanon painted on hands outstretched to each other, overlaying map of Israel-Lebanon border and beyond.
Maps & Graphics
A Roadmap for Israel-Lebanon Peace
Pursuing even incremental steps will be difficult in a country long dominated by Iran’s chief regional proxy, but the two countries’ leaders have cracked the door open for future diplomacy.
Oct 28, 2025
  • Hanin Ghaddar
  • Robert Satloff
  • Ehud Yaari

In Focus: How Hezbollah Exploits Financial Corruption in Lebanon

Banque du Liban, BDL commissioner Riyad Salameh, Hezbollah symbol, ATM machine
Maps & Graphics
Cash Cabal:
The Lebanese economy requires an urgent overhaul, and the international community must press for deep reforms.
Jun 22, 2023
  • Samara Azzi
  • Hanin Ghaddar

Interactive Map: ISIS Global Activity

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