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Haisam Hassanein

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Haisam Hassanein was the 2016-2017 Glazer Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he focused on economic relations between Israel and Arab states. He has published in several media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, the New York Daily News, and the Jerusalem Post. His current research focuses on commercial diplomacy in the Middle East.

Hassanein earned his B.A. in political science from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania. After completing an internship at the Institute in 2014, he enrolled in an M.A. program in Middle Eastern & African History at Tel Aviv University, where he was named the graduate school valedictorian. Haisam is also a contributor to Fikra Forum.

Education

M.A., Tel Aviv University; B.A., Lebanon Valley College

Featured Publications

Beyond Security: Steps Toward Warmer Egypt-Israel Relations
Nearly four decades after Egypt and Israel signed their peace treaty, security cooperation between the former foes is arguably stronger
Mar 29, 2018
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  • Haisam Hassanein

Policy Articles by Haisam Hassanein

Brief Analysis
Egypt Endorses Gulf Reconciliation But Remains Skeptical
Jan 14, 2021
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  • Haisam Hassanein
Brief Analysis
Cairo’s Concerns About a Biden Presidency
Nov 18, 2020
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  • Haisam Hassanein
Brief Analysis
Egypt’s October War Should no Longer Be the State’s Legacy
Nov 10, 2020
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  • Haisam Hassanein
Brief Analysis
Qatar’s Media Campaign Against UAE-Israel Deal Reflects a Wider Gulf Rift
Sep 10, 2020
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  • Haisam Hassanein
Brief Analysis
Normalization Is Making Cairo Uncomfortable
Aug 19, 2020
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  • Haisam Hassanein
Brief Analysis
Normalization at Stake: the Emirati Message to Israelis
Jul 22, 2020
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  • Haisam Hassanein
  • Danny Citrinowicz
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