Why the US Can’t Help Saudi Arabia by Bombing Yemen to Stability
Washington should focus instead on helping Riyadh and the United Arab Emirates reconcile their efforts to reverse Houthi conquests.
Nov 2, 2026
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  • April Longley Alley
As Tunisia’s Instability Worsens, U.S. Should Not Wait to Take Action
The Saied government seems intent on just hanging on until the next presidential election, but the current situation is politically and economically unsustainable unless Washington lends a hand.
Oct 29, 2026
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  • Sabina Henneberg
AI Accelerated U.S. Operations in Iran. Now It’s Time to Rethink the Human Role.
The conflict has demonstrated how AI-enabled warfare can accelerate the “kill chain,” but human analysts must still know when to question machine recommendations in order to avoid harmful operational or strategic consequences.
Nov 2, 2026
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  • Patricia Brennan
France’s Gulf Moment: Between Momentum and Commitment
To solidify its position as the preferred European security partner in the region, Paris will have to demonstrate that its commitments are reliable in the long run.
October 2026
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  • Souhire Medini

3 Things I'm Watching: 2026 Israeli Election Outcome

Ambassador Dennis Ross, a former peace negotiator and the Institute's Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow, shares the key things he's tracking as Israel prepares to form a new government.

 

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At left, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband addresses Parliament on September 8; at right, a stormy sky looms over the West Bank separation fence.
The Miliband Thunderclap:
If a bloc of major countries imposed the full range of sanctions suggested by the UK foreign secretary's statement, the consequences for Israel—and the peace process—could be catastrophic.
Oct 19, 2026
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  • Robert Satloff

Interactive Map: Maritime Attacks in the MENA Region

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