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Working to Limit Iranian Involvement in Syria
The removal of Iranian militias from Syria could be a source for cooperation between the United States and Russia.
Jul 9, 2021
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Malik al-Hafez
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Don’t Let Iran’s Regime Win the Battle for Hearts and Minds in Gaza
The United States should address Iranian soft-power expansion in Gaza when approaching Israeli-Palestinian issues.
Jun 1, 2021
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Kasra Aarabi
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Preparing for Iranian Expansion in Syria after a Nuclear Deal
The United States should capitalize on closer ties between its regional allies to combat Iranian expansionism, with a special focus on Syria.
May 21, 2021
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Ammar Musarea
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Iran, Iraq, and the Politics of Civilization
The concept of the civilizational state helps explain how Iran is challenging the liberal international system and weakening Iraqi sovereignty.
Apr 22, 2021
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Sardar Aziz
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Iran’s Growing Network of Influence among Eastern Syrian Tribes
Iran is building military, social, and economic influence among eastern Syrian tribes, which are poised to invade SDF-controlled regions in the event of a U.S. withdrawal.
Apr 6, 2021
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Haian Dukhan
Ammar Alhamad
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The Pope, Iraq, and the Iranian-Backed Iraqi Militias
The pope's visit in Iraq highlights Iranian-back militias' failure to successfully depict themselves as saviors of Iraqi Christians.
Mar 18, 2021
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Phillip Smyth
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The EastMed Gas and Philia Forums: Reimagining Cooperation in the Mediterranean
Arab and Mediterranean countries with common interests are creating new shared tools that can be used to combat Turkish and Iranian influence in their regions.
Mar 18, 2021
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Rauf Baker
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Axis of Disinformation: Propaganda from Iran, Russia, and China on COVID-19
China, Russia, and Iran are currently exploiting COVID-19 to conduct information warfare, specifically targeting the Middle East.
Feb 25, 2021
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Andrew Whiskeyman
Michael Berger
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Mapping Kurdish Optimism for a Biden Administration: Turkey and Iran
Kurds in Turkey and Iran could be valuable partners as the United States navigates difficult relations with both countries.
Feb 16, 2021
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John Saleh
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Avoiding the Iranian Trap: Iraqi Shia Are not Loyal to Iran
Iran views a successful, democratic government in Iraq as a threat to its existence.
Jan 15, 2021
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Munqith Dagher
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Iran: Navigating Regional Influence and a Potential U.S. Policy Reset
For Biden to reach a deal with Iran, the administration will need to address a host of difficult issues. While any changes in the U.S. policy towards Iran may have a significant impact, a nuclear deal might be a pipe dream.
Dec 17, 2020
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Firas Elias
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‘Strategic Patience’ and Iran’s “Resistance Axis”: An Enduring Challenge for Biden's Administration
Iran and the “Resistance Axis” are poised for another round of “strategic patience,” which, if ignored, will serve to the detriment of the United States, its allies and partners.
Dec 11, 2020
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Israel at a Crossroad: What Is the Desired Policy Towards Renewed Negotiations with Iran?
A new Biden administration in the United States could mean a return to negotiations between Iran and the international community over its continued nuclear development. In the case of such negotiations, Israel will have to choose whether it wants to handle these negotiations like it handled negotiations for the JCPOA
Nov 24, 2020
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Danny Citrinowicz
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How Mangled Dam Diplomacy Is Shaping Iraq’s Water Crisis
Failed international cooperation and an increase in dam construction is threatening Iraq's security.
Nov 4, 2020
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Austin Corona
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Iran’s Domestic Woes in Light of U.S. Pressure
Though the recent normalization deal between Israel and several Arab states certainly poses a new challenge to Iran, it is the unique combination of the past year’s events that is pushing the Islamic Republic towards an existential crisis.
Oct 30, 2020
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Firas Elias
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To Realize its Interests, Lebanon Must Navigate Away from Confrontation with Israel
On announcing the recent framework for Lebanese negotiations with Israel, mediated by the United States under the auspices of the UN, the Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri used language that marked a sharp departure from decades of vitriolic discourse aimed at the “Zionist Entity.” Berri repeatedly spoke of the
Oct 23, 2020
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Iran’s Fear of the Popular Figure: The Execution of Navid Afkari
Navid Afkari, a 27 year-old Iranian wrestling champion who won numerous medals, had rarely lost a fight in his life. There was, however, one struggle he could not win. Following torture and a forced confession, Navid was executed earlier this month following a verdict by the Iranian Supreme Court. Navid
Oct 21, 2020
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Nir Boms
Shayan Arya
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The Baku Balance: How Azerbaijan Juggles Israel and Iran
The current conflict in the Caucasus between Azerbaijan and Armenia is an extraordinary case where Israel and Iran, while both claiming neutrality, are actually tilting toward the same side: Azerbaijan. Israel buys Azerbaijan's oil and sells it advanced weapons, now being used to deadly effect; while Iran proclaims its support
Oct 7, 2020
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David Pollock
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Washington’s Stance on Syria and Iraq and The Widening Rift with Kurds in Iran
Over the last four years, Kurds in Iran have watched Kurdish communities in Syria and Iraq continue to suffer losses at the hands of hostile forces, disoriented by the turbulent shifts in Washington’s decision-making. It once seemed that the United States would support change in Iran beneficial to the country’s
Sep 17, 2020
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Baraa Sabri
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Israel and the UAE on Iran: Shared Foe, Different Perspectives
Given past developments, the UAE’s and Israel’s recent announcement of normalization in exchange for shelving annexation plans should come as no great surprise, even if the timing was unexpected. There remains, however, frequently understated differences between one aspect of this relationship often assumed to be a common denominator: Jerusalem’s and
Sep 1, 2020
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Danny Citrinowicz
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