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Sanctions Relief for Iran Without Congressional Approval

If he is willing to pay the political price, President Obama can give Iran as much economic relief as he wishes by simply not enforcing existing sanctions.

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Patrick Clawson

Brief Analysis

Egypt's Evolving Foreign Policy

The foreign policy pursued by the Morsi regime put Egypt's national security interests in great danger and jeopardized regional stability. Now, the interim government is trying to repair the damage.

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Adel El-Adawy

Articles & Testimony

Next Steps with Egypt

The recent suspension of U.S. aid to Egypt is a self-inflicted wound, but a flexible interpretation of the gesture and attention to Egypt's economic needs could soften its negative impact.

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Adel El-Adawy
David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Rouhani's Negotiating Strategy: Divide and Isolate

A new document reiterates Iran's likely approach to negotiations with the West: creating fissures between the United States and Europe in order to break international consensus and coordination on nuclear sanctions.

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Steven Ditto

Articles & Testimony

Obama Just Made a Terrible Mistake on Egypt

Cutting aid will cost Washington substantial influence in Egypt without achieving any gains for either American geostrategy or democratic prospects within the country.

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Eric Trager

Brief Analysis

An Innovative Approach to Countering Violent Extremism

This article is part 2 of a series on violent extremism in the United States; read part 1, which discusses the Fort Hood case. Homegrown violent extremism (HVE) remains one of America's greatest national security threats. According to former homeland security secretary Janet Napolitano, "One of the most striking elements

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Hedieh Mirahmadi

Brief Analysis

Fort Hood: A Terrorist Attack on U.S. Soil

The following is the first of a two-part series on U.S. government efforts to counter violent extremism in America; part 2 offers recommendations for establishing a comprehensive prevention strategy. Last month, the United States and Turkey jointly announced the creation of the $200 million Global Fund for Community Engagement and

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Matthew Levitt

Articles & Testimony

Trust, but Clarify

Although President Obama should head down the diplomatic road toward a nuclear deal with Iran, he must make exceedingly clear what he will not abide.

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Dennis Ross
David Makovsky

Brief Analysis

Framework Agreement on Syria: The Least-Bad Result

The Obama administration should take steps to ameliorate the negative effects of the chemical disarmament agreement, restore Washington's credibility, and preserve its ability to use force if necessary.

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James Jeffrey

Brief Analysis

Keeping Military Pressure on Syria

Although a military response to Syria's August 21 chemical weapons attack is on hold, Washington can restore credibility and pressure by threatening to strike immediately if the Assad regime uses such weapons again.

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James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

How to Make the Best Out of Russia's Flawed Plan for Syria

President Obama should use Moscow's gambit as an opportunity to turn international and domestic momentum back in his favor on Syria, even while recognizing it for the cynical feint that it assuredly is.

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Michael Singh

The Syria Crisis: A Washington Institute Guide

As members of Congress consider President Obama’s request to undertake military action against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad, The Washington Institute presents the following guide to help Americans better understand the crisis in Syria. Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in2011, our experts have conducted extensive research

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Articles & Testimony

Blocking Action on Syria Makes an Attack on Iran More Likely

It is time to ask those who oppose Syria strikes if they are comfortable with a position that will likely rule out any diplomatic outcome on the Iranian nuclear program.

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Helping the Dust Settle: Why Washington Cannot Cut Aid to Egypt

Cutting aid to Egypt would only hurt U.S. interests there without helping democracy, stability, or any other cause.

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Hezbollah in Lebanon, Syria, and Beyond

The former presidential advisor on Syria discusses the regional and strategic implications of Hezbollah's role in the ongoing civil war, as well as the scope of its militant and terrorist activities.

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Frederic Hof

◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series

Articles & Testimony

Debating Bolton on Embassy Closures

In his August 21 op-ed "It's Time to Choose Sides in Egypt," John Bolton argues that the recent "closure" of American embassies in the Middle East signals that the U.S. cannot protect its citizens abroad. This is not correct. In fact, "closed" means nothing more than "closed to the public"

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James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

In Egypt, US Is Better Off Doing Nothing

Given the administration's reluctance to act in Syria and other hotspots, President Obama is wise not to diminish US influence further by cutting ties with the Egyptian military.

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

To Get an Israeli-Palestinian Agreement, U.S. Needs to Re-engage in the Mideast

Reaching an agreement may require deep involvement not just in the Israeli-Palestinian talks, but in the conflicts, politics, and alliances of a region from which Washington has appeared keen to disengage of late.

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Michael Singh

Articles & Testimony

Where Is Turkey Headed? Gezi Park, Taksim Square, and the Future of the Turkish Model

Ambassador Jeffrey addressed a Senate hearing on the fallout from the protests in Istanbul. The following is an excerpt from his prepared remarks; download the PDF to read the full testimony. "When Barack Obama made his 2009 trip to Turkey, his first bilateral visit as president, he did not single

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James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

Crisis in Egypt

Ambassador Ross addressed a Senate hearing on how Washington should respond to the latest events in Egypt. The following is an excerpt from his prepared remarks; download the PDF to read the full testimony. "...There are no guarantees that even if we seek to use our leverage we will succeed

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Dennis Ross

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Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East

The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East focuses on the region as a setting for heightened competition between the United States and other world powers, such as China and Russia.

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