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2022 Qatar World Cup: Sports, Politics & Human Rights
Watch an expert panel discussion of the political, diplomatic, economic, social, and strategic implications of the 2022 World Cup for Qatar and the wider Middle East.
Oct 28, 2022
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  • Susan L. Ziadeh
  • Marti Flacks
  • James M. Dorsey
  • Patrick Clawson
al-Sudani
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Minister Allocation in Iraq’s New Government
Although ministry positions in Iraq have long been used as bartering tools, the new government could make a huge difference by supporting key ministries with real solutions and competent appointees.
Oct 27, 2022
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  • Nawras Jaff
Women and protesters in Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon
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In-Depth Reports
Beyond Elections:
Evolving Arab Public Opinion on Democracy and Human Rights
U.S. efforts in the region stand a better chance of success if they consider rising demand for accountable governance, skepticism about democratic institutions, and various nation-specific trends.
Oct 27, 2022
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  • Catherine Cleveland
  • David Pollock
◆ Reform, Protest, Change
Democratic Forces of Change
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Long-Awaited Coalition of Civic Minds: Democratic Forces of Change
Combining a wide range of of political views and principles, the Democratic Forces of Change hope to provide the Iraqi people with an action-driven opposition platform.
Oct 26, 2022
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  • Ashleigh Whelan
Abraham Accords
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Two Years On, the Abraham Accords Bear Fruit
The Abraham Accords agreement between the UAE and Israel has made important steps in the direction of regional economic and political cooperation.
Oct 26, 2022
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  • Mohamed Maher
Brief Analysis
What to Expect (or Not) from the Arab League Summit
Participants will probably issue potent-sounding statements on Iran, oil production, and other key issues, but their rhetoric is unlikely to result in any substantive policy shifts or internal dispute resolution.
Oct 24, 2022
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  • Sabina Henneberg
  • David Schenker
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Will Haftar’s Heir Be an Ally of the Russians or the Americans?
As Libya's political dynamics continue to change, Washington's next moves are more important than ever.
Oct 21, 2022
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  • Khalil El Hasse
Mansour Abbas - source: Reuters
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
At the Edge of the Precipice: Jewish-Arab Relations in Israel on the Eve of the 2022 Parliamentary Election
Conflicted between a desire for political and social integration and a disillusionment with Israeli politics, Israel’s Arab population—particularly Arab youth—will be an unpredictable element in the upcoming elections.
Oct 20, 2022
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  • Michael Milshtein
  • Ilham Shahbari
Abdul Latif Rashid
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Forming a New Government in Iraq: Possible Scenarios
Although Iraq’s new government has ended the year-long deadlock, the path forward is still rife with obstacles.
Oct 18, 2022
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  • Munqith Dagher
Brief Analysis
The UN Resolution Against Russia’s Ukraine Annexations: How Did the Middle East Vote?
Most of the region supported the measure, with one nay vote, a pair of notable changes since the March resolution, and several strong statements in support of territorial integrity.
Oct 18, 2022
Kurdish People
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
As Anti-Regime Protests Swell Across Iran, Ethnic Minorities Demand Freedom and Equality
In order to create more lasting changes, the current wave of protests in Iran must be inclusive of the demands and expectations of ethnic minorities.
Oct 14, 2022
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  • Rahim Hamid
  • Ruth Riegler
Articles & Testimony
Bismarck on the Bosporus
Turkey’s president faces a reinvigorated opposition at home, but he is trying to show he can still win elections while also playing Russia, the United States, and Europe against one another.
Oct 13, 2022
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  • Soner Cagaptay
Articles & Testimony
Ten Years After Benghazi: Getting Past Groundhog Day
Of all the conflict-riven countries in the Middle East, Libya still has the greatest potential for resolution in a way that could benefit the wider region, Europe, and the United States.
October-November 2022
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  • Ben Fishman
Iranian men use Instagram - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Social Media in Iran’s Protests: A New Public Sphere?
Apps like Clubhouse and Instagram have greatly broadened the people’s ability to exchange ideas and even criticize the regime, but authorities have simultaneously subverted, coopted, and silenced these platforms at will.
Oct 6, 2022
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  • Mehdi Khalaji
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
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
Iran's Ali Karimi, wearing green wristbands at a 2010 World Cup qualifier - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Celebrities, the Clergy, and Succession: Wild Cards in Iran’s Protests
By targeting celebs and financially coopting the clergy, the regime has revealed a great deal about what it sees as its greatest vulnerabilities.
Sep 30, 2022
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  • Mehdi Khalaji
Brief Analysis
Kuwait’s Election Offers Insights on Wider Gulf Politics
The vote and the events leading up to it reflect a system in near-paralysis rather than an example for neighbors to emulate.
Sep 28, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi King Gives Up Prime Minister Role to Crown Prince
The transfer further boosts his son’s authority and could even be a prelude to an unprecedented abdication.
Sep 27, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Iraq’s Constitutional Moment?
Although the country currently lacks the unity and rule of law needed to safely pursue a process as fraught as amending the constitution, there are several alternatives that could get it on the path to systemic reform.
Sep 27, 2022
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  • Safwan Al-Amin
  • Bilal Wahab
Brief Analysis
For Hezbollah, a Maritime Border Deal Is a Way to Avoid War
Hezbollah leaders are not ready to act on their many threats of major escalation, so Washington and its allies should prevent the group from reaping the nascent agreement’s reputational and financial benefits.
Sep 23, 2022
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  • Hanin Ghaddar

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Ghaith al-Omari
Ghaith al-Omari
Ghaith al-Omari is a senior fellow in The Washington Institute's Irwin Levy Family Program on the U.S.-Israel Strategic Relationship.
Hanin Ghaddar
Hanin Ghaddar
Hanin Ghaddar is the Friedmann Fellow at The Washington Institute's Geduld Program on Arab Politics, where she focuses on Shia politics throughout the Levant.
Mehdi Khalaji
Mehdi Khalaji
Mehdi Khalaji, a Qom-trained Shiite theologian, is the Libitzky Family Fellow at The Washington Institute.
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David Pollock
David Pollock is the Bernstein Fellow at The Washington Institute, focusing on regional political dynamics and related issues.
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Bilal Wahab
Bilal Wahab is the Nathan and Esther K. Wagner fellow at The Washington Institute.
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