Webcast Tuesday: The Ukraine War, NATO, and the Middle East
As the full-scale war in Ukraine enters its fourth year and hints of the Trump administration's peacemaking plans surface, how do actors in the Middle East and NATO view the situation today? Join us for a live webcast featuring experts from across Europe and the Middle East to explore he broader geopolitical stakes as the third anniversary of Russia's 2022 invasion approaches. Watch live starting at 10:00 a.m. EST (1500 GMT) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
In Focus: Syria After Assad
Recent Institute Analysis
Transition Notes 2025
The Syria Breakdown, Episode Four: Revolutionary Rebuilding and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
What are the risks and potential rewards for Washington and its partners working with the new government of Syria, which is led by members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)?
Interactive Map: ISIS Global Activity
Under the leadership of jihadism scholar Aaron Zelin, a team of researchers at The Washington Institute has built the Islamic State Select Worldwide Activity Map, an interactive tool that provides a more accessible way to search, track, and understand the organization’s global reach. It represents the most comprehensive public archive of the group’s attack data, media output, government designations, and legal cases — information that is becoming invaluable as IS affiliates disperse into a wider range of jurisdictions and the U.S. government continues shifting resources away from the global counterterrorism fight.
Iranian External Operations Map and Timeline
Militia Spotlight
Recent Webcasts: Expert Policy Conversations
Maritime Spotlight
Interactive Tool: Tracking Maritime Attacks in Middle East Waters Since 2019
This interactive map documents the extent to which Houthi forces, their Iranian military patrons, and other actors have been targeting vessels in regional waterways for years, including well before the Hamas-Israel war.
