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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.

Kasra Aarabi

As Polls Show Increasing Dissatisfaction, will Young Shias Turn the Tables on Iraq’s Political System?

The Kadhimi government must move quickly if it wants to avoid a potential popular uprising among dissatisfied Shias in Iraq.

Munqith Dagher
Karl Kaltenthaler

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.

Ammar Musarea

Syrian Kurdish Concerns over Russian-Turkish Compromise in Syria

Russian-Turkish compromise in Syria puts Syrian Kurds in a dangerous position.

John Saleh

Navigating Indian Defense Outreach with the Gulf

As India seeks to grow in its self-reliance, developing more balanced relations with the Gulf will strengthen ties while helping to balance against Chinese influence in the region.

Manjari Singh

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.

Haian Dukhan
Ammar Alhamad

Pope Francis departs an airplane

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.

Phillip Smyth

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.

Rauf Baker

Sustained Counterterrorism Efforts Remain Key to Preventing Attacks in Jordan

The pandemic has not ended terrorism in Jordan, and ISIS is still a significant threat.

Saud Al-Sharafat

A New “Working” Agenda to Solve the Syrian Puzzle

There are several steps the Biden administration can take to strengthen its allies in Syria and promote a peaceful solution.

Ammar Musarea

The Biden Administration Needs to Support Kurds

Good relations with Iraqi Kurdistan are a valuable strategic asset for the United States, but support from the Biden administration should not be unconditional.

Ruwayda Mustafah
Yerevan Saeed
Mohammed Salih

Tensions in Sinjar Continue to Threaten Yazidis’ Return

Iraq's Yazidis need assertive international support to protect their rights and well-being.

Izat Noah

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.

Andrew Whiskeyman
Michael Berger

The Biden Administration’s Opportunities to Promote Peace in Yemen

A federalist system is the only viable option for a new government in Yemen.

Olfat Al-Dubai

Redefining Security in Jordan-U.S. Relations

The United States and Jordan need to broaden the scope of their security relationship and prepare for a more diverse array of security concerns.

Mohanned Arabiat
Barik Mhadeen

Islamic State Messaging on Counter-espionage Operations

ISIS publications reveal the geographic location and concentration of its counter-espionage operations.

Pasar Sherko Abdullah

Iraq’s PMF: An Entity Beyond Suspicion or a Mirage of Deception?

Shia militias in Iraq are losing control of their own narrative, and their true motives are becoming visible.

Sadiq Hassaan

Policy Failures Lead to a Kurdish PMF Battalion in Kirkuk

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, and thereby Iran, have gained increased influence in Kurdish areas around Kirkuk.

Yerevan Saeed

Biden Can Broker an End to the War in Yemen

Yemenis are eager for Biden to act on his campaign pledge to end the war in Yemen, using U.S. influence to bring all sides to negotiate an end to the conflict.

Abu Bakr al-Qirbi

A Widening Schism between Saudi Arabia and the Islah Party Prolongs Yemen's War

Saudi Arabia should not pursue its perfect political arrangement in Yemen at the expense of peace.

Karim Al-Yemani

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