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Managing Washington's Flawed Partners in Eastern Syria

As rebel forces race the regime for control of the hydrocarbon-rich Deir al-Zour province, Washington needs to ensure that its proxies do not instigate new conflicts in liberated areas.

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Barak Barfi

Brief Analysis

How to Keep Armed Clashes in Kirkuk from Escalating

Now that the Iraqi government has regained access to half of Kirkuk by force, Washington should act quickly to prevent a violent local backlash.

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Michael Knights

Multimedia

Brief Analysis

Iraq's Role in Countering the Islamic State's Finances

Watch the governor of Iraq's central bank discuss steps to combat financial activity from the receding caliphate.

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Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq

◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series

Brief Analysis

U.S. Priorities in the Kirkuk Standoff

In the coming days, Kirkuk will either explode into open fighting between Kurdish and Iraqi forces or spur a much-needed dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil.

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Michael Knights

Articles & Testimony

Will Russian-Saudi Relations Continue to Improve?

Putin's recent summit with the Saudi leader is another diplomatic coup for the Kremlin, but it does not mark a fundamental shift in Russia's calculus on Iran or other regional issues.

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Anna Borshchevskaya

Brief Analysis

King Salman's Moscow Visit Overshadowed by Past Tensions

The two countries have found themselves at odds on several decades' worth of regional issues, but Riyadh may finally be coming around to Moscow's views on Syria, energy, and trade.

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Anna Borshchevskaya

Articles & Testimony

A Field Trip to the Front Lines of the Qatar-Saudi Cold War

The ongoing Gulf crisis is seen as an almost childish indulgence in Washington and Europe, but diplomacy and PR campaigns have made little progress in bringing it to an end.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Is Saudi Arabia Really Changing?

A woman's right to drive has much to say about the influence of the kingdom's hardline clerics and the prospects for deep, lasting reform.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

From Moscow to Marrakech: Russia Is Turning Its Eyes to Africa

Moscow's growing outreach to Algeria, Libya, and neighboring states aligns well with its survival strategy of undermining the West while simultaneously working with it.

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Anna Borshchevskaya

The Outlook for Energy in the Middle East

Ambassador James Jeffrey joined the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast for a conversation on how the Middle East's political situation is affecting energy markets. Among the many topics of discussion were the political situation in Iraq and the outlook for future oil production; the future of the Iran nuclear deal and

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James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

What Is at Stake in Iraqi Kurdish Vote for Independence?

Despite all the diplomatic posturing and domestic politicking, the day after the referendum may look very much like the day before.

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Michael Knights

Brief Analysis

The Kuwaiti Emir Visits Washington

In addition to addressing the Qatar crisis and other regional challenges, this week's bilateral meetings promise to focus on how the United States and Kuwait can expand their economic ties and CT cooperation.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Articles & Testimony

Free Trade Zone in the Context of Growing Russia-Egypt Ties

The agriculture and military sectors of both countries stand to benefit from an agreement, even if the zone will not be an overall economic success.

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Anna Borshchevskaya

Brief Analysis

Defusing the Electricity Crisis in Gaza -- For Now

The recent deal to restore electricity to the territory will ease short-term concerns, but given the turbulent Palestinian and regional political scene, a more sustainable solution will require setting up independent mechanisms for utility provision.

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Katherine Bauer
Ghaith al-Omari

Articles & Testimony

China Courts Iran to Sell Goods, Diversify Oil Sources

The Washington Institute's Simon Henderson and Cipher Brief's Bennett Seftel met to discuss key areas of Saudi-China cooperation, the ways in which increased bilateral relations affect China's role in the Middle East, and ties between China and Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Why Regional Dynamics Open the Door for Jordan-Israel Cooperation

Pressing circumstances have pushed the Jordanian business community to set aside ideological objections and become more open to major projects with Israel.

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Haisam Hassanein

Brief Analysis

U.S. Options in the Qatar Crisis

To prevent escalation and preserve American interests in the Gulf, Washington should consider various steps on the diplomatic, military, energy, and counterterrorism fronts.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Simon Henderson
Matthew Levitt
Katherine Bauer

Articles & Testimony

Will Qatar's Diplomatic Exile Spark the Next Great War?

The Sunni Gulf powers have long been spoiling for a fight with Iran, and this could be just the excuse they need.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Iran Tweaks Gulf-Qatar Rift

A row has erupted among GCC heavyweights only days after President Trump left Riyadh, potentially undermining the agreed policy of containing Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

What To Expect After Iran's Election

The outcome is unlikely to bring much change to Tehran's foreign and security policy, but it will reveal how stable the Iranian system is when the powerful hardliners are decisively rejected by voters.

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Patrick Clawson
Nader Uskowi
Farzin Nadimi
Katherine Bauer

Supported by the

Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy

The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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