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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

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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

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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

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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

Articles & Testimony

Is Syria Finished?

If Washington doesn't help contain Syria's civil war, the whole region could plunge into chaos.

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Dennis Ross

Instability and the Transformation of the Middle East: Threats and Challenges in 2013

Institute counselor Dennis Ross addressed the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Stahl Center.

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

After Mohammad Morsi's Ouster, a Second Chance for Obama

With the American brand sullied by the perception of deference to the Muslim Brotherhood, the next phase of U.S.-Egypt relations will be rocky, but U.S. influence still exists.

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

What a Changing Middle East Means for China

As sectarian strife embroils the Middle East in conflict and the United States gradually withdraws from the area, it is time for China to start pulling its weight on issues of regional stability.

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

Talk to Iran's New President. Warily.

Preserving an open-ended multilateral approach or allowing Russia to determine what is offered is not a prescription for successful nuclear diplomacy with Iran.

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

How the U.S. Gains from Israel Alliance

Washington's partnership with Israel has helped the United States maintain its global edge without compromising its interests in the Arab and Muslim worlds.

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David Pollock
Michael Eisenstadt

Brief Analysis

What to Expect from Russia at the G8 Summit

Serious progress is unlikely given Moscow's intransigence on Syria, Iran, and missile defense.

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Anna Borshchevskaya

Articles & Testimony

Syria's Collapse and How Washington Can Stop It

Washington should pursue a measured but assertive course with Syria, because the longer the conflict lasts, the greater the threat it poses.

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Andrew J. Tabler

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U.S. Credibility on Iran at Stake in Syria

Defeating Iranian designs in Syria would not halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions, but it could restore the credibility of American power and force Iran's leaders to reconsider the costs of their strategy.

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Michael Singh

Multimedia

Brief Analysis

The Middle East at the U.S.-China Summit

Discussions with Chinese officials and analysts highlight the need for measured cooperation on various regional issues, including endgame diplomatic proposals for Iran and de-escalation in Syria.

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Paul Haenle
James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

The Iran Primer: Power, Politics, and U.S. Policy

Patrick Clawson, Mehdi Khalaji, Michael Eisenstadt, Matthew Levitt, and Michael Singh have contributed material to this important ongoing project on Iran.

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Mehdi Khalaji
Patrick Clawson
Michael Eisenstadt
Matthew Levitt
Michael Singh

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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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سیاست آمریکا

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

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