Policy Analysis

The North African country has maintained a close rapport with its traditional security partner, but a perpetual desire for balance and autonomy could offer opportunities for Western countries, including the United States.

In a new public opinion poll commissioned by The Washington Institute and conducted in March-April by an independent regional firm, Kuwaitis appeared averse to any disruptions at home or around the region, even as tensions grow across Kuwait’s political scene.

Watch as an expert panel assesses the full sweep of U.S. policy toward Iran in the twenty-first century across the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.

A senior U.S. official discusses the current threat landscape, the role of counterterrorism in the broader national security space, and the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to prevent violent extremism.

By establishing this Iraqi version of an Iranian IRGC conglomerate, militias aim to quickly dominate the country's growing economy.

Over nearly two decades, President Abbas has consolidated power and scorned a consensus-based approach to governance, making a smooth eventual leadership handover unlikely.

سخنان تازه دولت بایدن را درباره سیاست آمریکا در خاورمیانه که در سمپوزیوم سورف انستیتو واشنگتن در سال ۲۰۲۳ بیان شد، به‌صورت ویدیو تماشا کنید یا متن رونوشت آن را بخوانید

If talks with the Houthis continue to ignore key Yemeni stakeholders, al-Qaeda is poised to absorb disillusioned tribal groups into its ranks.

Other countries that have restored democratic norms in recent years have seen progress in five distinct areas.

The Israeli prime minister appears to have avoided a wider military conflict and received a boost in opinion polls, but minefields await.

A rare public opinion poll in Saudi Arabia, commissioned by the Washington Institute and conducted in March/April 2023 by a reputable regional firm, reveals an intriguing mix of attitudes—some in line with emerging Saudi government policies; others, not so much.

After falling under the control of “resistance”-linked board members, this key Iraqi media institution began a widespread crackdown on freedom of expression. Its head commissioner is a member of U.S.-designated terrorist group Asaib Ahl al-Haq.

English translation of the March 16, 2023, draft regulation on digital content by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission.

In areas such as basing, air superiority, high-tech weapons, and intelligence, America must act assertively to maintain its edge against competitors like Russia and China.

جدیدترین گزارش «خانه آزادی» حاکی از سیر قهقرایی در سال گذشته و از زمان بهار عربی است، همراه با افول چشمگیر حقوق سیاسی و مدنی در چند کشور و حاوی هشدارهایی درباره افول بیشتر در سال آتی.

دو کارشناس بحث می‌کنند که چرا دولت‌های عرب هرچه بیشتر در حال عادی‌سازی مناسبات با رژیم سوریه‌ هستند و پیامدهای آن برای سیاست‌گذاری آمریکا چه خواهد بود.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's recent decisions aim to refresh the image of UAE leadership, ushering in the next generations of rulers.

به رغم سی سال دستاوردهای چشمگیر، تلاش بی‌وقفه دولت اقلیم کردستان برای استقلال اقتصادی تنها منجر به افزایش اختلاف‌های داخلی و گسترش فساد و دزدسالاری شده و وابستگی آن را از عراق به ترکیه و از کمک‌های خارجی به درآمدهای نفتی تغییر داده است.

Though the Turkish opposition has a serious shot at unseating Erdogan, their success is far from guaranteed—even if they win in the polls.

In a series of articles, op-eds, videos and media appearances, Institute scholar Soner Cagaptay, as well as other Institute experts and contributors, map out possible outcomes, discussing what the elections mean for Turkey’s trajectory, NATO, the Middle East, and the rest of the world.