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President Trump's Gulf Visit: Setting the Stage for Strategic Wins
Join us for an expert conversation previewing President Trump's upcoming trip to the Middle East. Watch live starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
May 8, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT)
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Dennis Ross
Emile Hokayem
Joyce Karam
Video
Brief Analysis
Syria Trip Report: Next Steps for U.S. Policy
Join us for an expert conversation with scholars and journalists who've spent time on the ground in Syria since the fall of the Assad regime. Watch live starting at 12:00 noon EDT (1600 GMT) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
May 7, 2025, starting at 12:00 noon EDT (1600 GMT)
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Gareth Browne
Caroline Rose
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
The Return of Abu Ali al-Askari
In its first statement since October, a notorious Kataib Hezbollah Telegram account offered a deeper dive into how the "resistance" views a range of new developments in Iraq, Syria, and Iran.
Apr 24, 2025
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Crispin Smith
Michael Knights
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Militia Spotlight
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Sudani's Invitation to Ahmed al-Sharaa Triggers Militia Backlash
Iraq's self-styled "resistance" had an allergic reaction to the idea of Syria's new president setting foot on Iraqi soil, putting Prime Minister Sudani at odds with some of his terrorist supporters.
Apr 23, 2025
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Ameer al-Kaabi
Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Kataib Hezbollah Chief Urges Ongoing Caution with the United States
Abu Hussein has asked the group's fighters to keep showing restraint, seemingly reinforcing Iran's preference for calm as nuclear talks with Washington proceed.
Apr 22, 2025
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Crispin Smith
Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Is the Houthi Threat a Checkmate for U.S. Military Logistics?
The Iran-backed militia’s disruption of Red Sea shipping is threatening America’s ability to rapidly deploy and supply its forces in the Middle East and beyond, but a combination of logistical workarounds, military measures, and diplomatic efforts may be the answer.
Apr 21, 2025
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James E. Shepard
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Between Israel and Turkey, Implications for the New Syria (Part 2)
A former Israeli military official and a Turkey expert discuss what each government wants from Syria, how they can address their most glaring friction points, and what the Trump administration can do to mediate the process.
Apr 10, 2025
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Soner Cagaptay
Assaf Orion
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Brief Analysis
Between Israel and Turkey, Implications for the New Syria (Part 1)
A regional media bureau chief explains how continued Israeli military incursions in Syria are complicating efforts to stabilize the country, and why multilateral foreign assistance is a must.
Apr 10, 2025
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Maya Gebeily
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Assessing the U.S. Military Campaign Against the Houthis
Experts discuss how the new campaign differs from previous U.S. strikes in Yemen, what targets are being hit, and whether it can resolve the threat without broader American policy efforts.
Mar 28, 2025
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Elizabeth Dent
Michael Knights
Noam Raydan
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Abdulmahdi in Yemen: An Emerging Militia Godfather
A former Iraqi prime minister is using his freedom from U.S. sanctions to act as an envoy between designated terrorist groups.
Mar 28, 2025
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Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Hezbollah-Linked LPG Tanker Sails to East Mediterranean
Past ties between the Marina and the Lebanese terrorist group, along with the ship’s deceptive practices at sea, merit U.S. scrutiny.
Mar 28, 2025
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Noam Raydan
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Maritime Spotlight
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Brief Analysis
Bombing Iran's Nuclear Program: Implications of Preventive Action
Washington Institute experts discuss what challenges must be addressed in negotiating a new nuclear deal or, failing that, planning a military campaign to degrade or destroy the program.
Mar 25, 2025
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Dana Stroul
Richard Nephew
Michael Eisenstadt
Holly Dagres
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
The Dual Face of Qais al-Khazali: Extremist at Heart, Politician by Necessity
Khazali presents himself as a mainstream political figure, but his internal narrative reveals unwavering loyalty to Iran's "axis of resistance" and a deeply entrenched extremist ideology opposed to the West.
Mar 17, 2025
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Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight
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Brief Analysis
Gaza Phase 2: Sorting Out the Political and Security Scenarios
What do Palestinians, Israelis, and external players see as the best option for Gaza and its people now that the first phase of the ceasefire is complete?
Mar 14, 2025
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Neomi Neumann
Harel Chorev
Tamar Hermann
Ghaith al-Omari
David Schenker
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Articles & Testimony
Hope for al-Hol? The Syria Breakdown, Episode Six
Does Syria's transition away from Assad regime tyranny offer hope for closing detention camps, which have been home to thousands of internally displaced persons and Islamic State supporters?
Mar 13, 2025
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Devorah Margolin
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The Syria Breakdown
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In-Depth Reports
Attacking Iran's Nuclear Program:
The Complex Calculus of Preventive Action
Should a negotiated deal prove elusive, policymakers will need to consider how to define a successful strike, Iran’s potential responses, and whether a strategy of prevention can be sustained.
Mar 11, 2025
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Michael Eisenstadt
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Uli al-Baas (Part 2): Key Analytic Findings
Uli al-Baas certainly looks and feels like an Iran-supported militia info-ops platform, designed to give the impression (possibly accurate) that a pantheon of armed groups are activating to fight Israel and the new Syrian government.
Mar 9, 2025
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Hamdi Malik
Michael Knights
Sary Mumayiz
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Militia Spotlight
Maps & Graphics
Uli al-Baas (Part 1): A New Islamic Resistance Front in Syria?
A newly formed "resistance" group emerged online in January, vowing to confront Israel's presence and Syria’s interim president.
Mar 9, 2025
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Sary Mumayiz
Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight
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Brief Analysis
Inside the New Syria: The First Three Months
Activists and experts from Syria, Europe, and Washington share on-the-ground insights about how the post-Assad transition is going and where local grievances might erupt into bigger problems.
Mar 7, 2025
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Gregory Waters
Sawsan Abou Zainedin
Ferhad Ahma
Rahaf Aldoughli
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Brief Analysis
Statecraft 2.0: A Conversation on American Leadership in a Multipolar World
Watch an expert webcast marking the publication of Institute scholar Dennis Ross's updated book on American grand strategy in today's multipolar world.
Mar 6, 2025
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Dennis Ross
Thomas Donilon
Susan Glasser
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