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Iran’s Dilemma in Managing Shiite Conflicts in Iraq
Iran has recently adopted a more hands-off approach in Iraqi politics, hoping that the internal fractures will eventually work in their favor.
Oct 6, 2022
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Firas Elias
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Iran on the Threshold of Another Revolution
The most recent wave of protests in Iran appears more unified and determined, suggesting it may be the start of something much bigger.
Sep 28, 2022
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Shukriya Bradost
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What’s Next for Iraq After al-Sadr’s Withdrawal from the Political Process?
Violent protests broke out after al-Sadr announced his withdrawal from Iraqi politics, but this is unlikely to be the end of al-Sadr's political maneuvering.
Sep 12, 2022
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Azhar Al-Rubaie
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Women’s Rights—Why the West Shouldn’t Abandon the Middle East
A Reaction to Biden’s trip to the Middle East through the lens of women’s rights.
Aug 31, 2022
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Jemima Shelley
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New Poll in West Bank Shows Shift from Maximalist Views of 2020
A new poll gauging popular opinion in the West Bank shows support for a two state solution remains in the minority, but meaningful shifts have occurred in attitudes over the past two years.
Jun 30, 2022
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Catherine Cleveland
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Interactive datasets, from 2014 to today
Jun 30, 2022
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MENA Already Had a Food Crisis; Polling Shows Majority Agree Russia Is Making It Worse
While Arabs polled in March see Russia as responsible for spiking food prices, frustration with prior governance failures and economic challenges are also evident in certain Arab states with struggling economies.
May 18, 2022
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Catherine Cleveland
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Russian Move on Ukraine Opposed by Most Jordanians, Who Prefer Ties with United States
A new public opinion poll in Jordan, commissioned by The Washington Institute and conducted in March, documents a surprisingly solid popular rejection of Russia’s “military action” in Ukraine.
Apr 26, 2022
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David Pollock
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Warm Peace and the Challenge of People to People Relations after the Abraham Accords
Recognizing and addressing the challenges in people-to-people relations is a vital step in furthering the efforts of the Abraham Accords.
Apr 15, 2022
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Nir Boms
Ahmed Khuzaie
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Manufacturing Extremism in Iraq: ISIS, the Sarkhi Movement, and Popular Discontent
Some reject the idea of a potential ‘ISIS-ification’ of southern Iraq, but radicalization can occur anywhere when the social tensions are sufficiently severe. Southern Iraq certainly faces this dilemma.
Apr 15, 2022
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Munqith Dagher
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Facing Syria’s Food Crisis
In 1974, the UN defined food security as “availability at all times of adequate . . . food supplies.” According to this definition, Syria is facing a major crisis in food insecurity, while the standard of living continues to decline in the face of ongoing conflict.
Feb 14, 2022
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Ishtar Al Shami
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New Saudi Poll: United States, China, and Russia all Tie as Important Partners
As great powers match in perceived importance, the Saudi public remains hostile to Iran while being less so towards Israel or Turkey.
Dec 9, 2021
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David Pollock
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Regional Water Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Transitioning from Conflict to Stability
With rivers and lakes drying and record breaking droughts, there is a dire need for greater regional cooperation on water issues.
Nov 30, 2021
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Amro Selim
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Iraq’s Next Generation: A New Political Class Struggles to Rise
On October 10, a new generation of Iraqi voters, who have lived their entire lives in a fledgling democracy rife with bureaucracy and corruption underpinned by sectarian patronage networks, could have their say in who governs them.
Oct 7, 2021
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Ashleigh Whelan
Mohanad Adnan
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Building a Home on the Margins of the City: Humanitarian Urbanism and Refugee Sovereignty in the Refugee Camp
Analyzing the physical structures of refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan sheds light on dynamics between the state, humanitarian organizations, and refugees.
Oct 7, 2021
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Mariam Ben Slama
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A Gateway to Change or New Conflicts: Iraq’s 2021 Elections
Iraqis are preparing to participate in the country’s most important elections since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003. As all parties prepare for the ballot, interviews with those who choose to participate and those boycotting it emphasize what’s at stake.
Oct 7, 2021
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Ali Al-Mikdam
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How Lebanon’s Terrifying Past is Threatening a Lost Future
Even as Lebanon struggles with basic necessities, the country will need to explore radical reforms in education and other sectors if it is ever to break out of the cycle of repeated collapse.
Sep 9, 2021
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Ibrahim Karkouti
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Lebanon: Contemplating “The Day After” Amidst the Collapse
Lebanon continues to face a historic, unprecedented “stress test” for which it is woefully unprepared.
Aug 4, 2021
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Good News from the Gulf, for a Change
Respondents in local surveys are increasingly expressing pragmatic views on Israeli normalization, Iranian nuclear issues, religious moderation, and other hot topics.
Jul 29, 2021
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David Pollock
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A Future and a Role for Algerian Youth after the Hirak Movement
While plagued by difficulties and divisions, the hope created by the Hirak movement is still alive, and Algerians should work to cultivate it.
Jul 19, 2021
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Ahmed Marwane
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