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Despite Airstrikes, Iran Continues to Permeate Western Syria
Efforts to counter Iran in Syria are solely focused on Iran’s military presence in the country, and have ignored the soft-power, cultural spheres of influence being developed by Iran as a long-term strategy.
Sep 14, 2022
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  • Omar Abu Layla
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The Middle East NATO: From Fiction to Fact
In light of increased regional tensions, the idea of a Middle East NATO is becoming more and more realistic, this time with the possibility of Israeli-Arab cooperation.
Sep 14, 2022
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  • Mohamed Chtatou
A Western Sahara flag flying in the Sahara - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Will the Western Sahara Crisis Tear the Maghreb Apart?
Although the threat of a more serious armed conflict is not acute, the region's worsening diplomatic strife could have far-reaching economic consequences.
Sep 13, 2022
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  • Sabina Henneberg
egyptian flag
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
In New Poll, Most Egyptians Split on Relations with Foreign Powers, Pessimistic About Domestic Economy
Egyptians expressed skepticism about the economy, reliance on the United States, and the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Sep 9, 2022
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  • Mohamed Abdelaziz
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Bahrain Opinion Poll Confirms Sectarian Split on Iran, but not on U.S. or Israel
The Bahraini public provided their perspectives on ties with international partners, moderate Islam, and the country’s economic situation.
Sep 9, 2022
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  • David Pollock
Biden Arab Women
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Fikra Forum
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
Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, speaks in a recorded interview released in Jan. 2019. Photo credit: Screenshot by Cole Bunzel via Twitter.
Articles & Testimony
Jawlani’s “State of the Union”
The Syrian jihadist leader’s growing efforts to garner legitimacy and build up local institutions can only go so far amid the group’s continued terrorist sympathies and minority repression.
Aug 29, 2022
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
muqtada al sadr
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Fikra Forum
Will the Sadrists Succeed in Effecting Regime Change in Iraq?
New polling reveals how the Iraqi public views Baghdad’s ongoing political crisis.
Aug 26, 2022
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  • Munqith Dagher
Riyadh
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Fikra Forum
New Saudi Poll Shows Biden's Visit Barely Budged Skepticism
The Saudi public gave mixed reviews on issues such as normalization and ties with the United States, but remained mostly united regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine and relations with Iran.
Aug 26, 2022
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  • David Pollock
Articles & Testimony
Biden’s Indifference Has Given Iran the Upper Hand in Iraq
In light of Tehran’s concerted efforts to reverse last year’s electoral setback, it has become too risky to let Baghdad’s nascent democracy simply fend for itself.
Aug 24, 2022
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  • David Schenker
Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi speaking in 2021
Brief Analysis
Iran Garnering Internal Support for a Potential Nuclear Deal
Although it is still unclear if the Supreme Leader will approve the necessary compromises, regime officials are maximizing their room for maneuver by preparing the country either way—assuming the economy doesn’t force their hand.
Aug 22, 2022
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  • Omer Carmi
Iraq-Sadr
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Fikra Forum
Navigating the Political Impasse Between Sadrists and the Coordination Framework
10 months after Iraqi elections, intra-Shia feuding between the Sadrist movement and the Coordination Framework has led to several public demonstrations but few viable solutions.
Aug 12, 2022
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  • Azhar Al-Rubaie
President Kais Saied of Tunisia casts a vote in the July 2022 constitutional referendum.
Brief Analysis
How to Engage with Tunisia’s New Constitutional Republic
Although anti-democratic measures continue to mount, now is not the time for cutting assistance, but rather for bolstering the country’s imperiled private sector, robust civil society, and compromised judiciary.
Aug 8, 2022
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  • Sabina Henneberg
KRG-Premier-Masrour-Barzani-Esta
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Fikra Forum
Barzani's Failures on Freedom of Expression in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Kurdish Region of Iraq, rife with economic and security challenges, is witnessing increased censorship and suppression of free speech.
Aug 4, 2022
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  • Diary Marif
SCF protests
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Khazali Isolated Over International Zone Protests
The militia leader is being constrained by other members of the Iran-dominated Shia Coordination Framework regarding how to respond to Sadrist protests.
Aug 3, 2022
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  • Hamdi Malik
  • Michael Knights
◆ Militia Spotlight
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Arab Tribes and Saudi Influence in Northeastern Syria
Saudi Arabia has worked with Syrian tribes in the past to bolster their involvement in Northeastern Syria, but tribal frustrations with the SDF and shifting geopolitical realities are impacting this relationship.
Aug 2, 2022
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
Al-Etejah TV’s documentary featuring Nouri al-Maliki, posted on Al-Etejah’s YouTube channel on April 13, 2021
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Fikra Forum
The Maliki Leaks: The Shadow Culture of Politics in Iraq
The Maliki audio leaks highlight the inherent fragility of Iraqi politicians while offering an insight into the dynastic politics of Iraq.
Aug 2, 2022
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  • Sardar Aziz
Supporters of Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr gather during a sit-in, inside the parliament building in Baghdad - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
The U.S. Role in Iraq’s Political Crisis: Guidelines for More Effective Engagement
Disengaging after last year’s election was a costly miscalculation, but Washington can still meet its goals in Iraq by diving into the fray and prioritizing the system over individual political preferences.
Aug 1, 2022
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  • Bilal Wahab
Tunisia timeline thumbnail image
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Timeline of Tunisia's Constitutional Crisis and the U.S. Response
An infographic illustrating President Saied's controversial political moves since summer 2021 and the steps U.S. officials have taken to discourage authoritarian backsliding.
Jul 20, 2022
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  • Ben Fishman
  • Kyle Robertson
Fair-Observer-Arab-NATO-Middle-East-politics-Iran-news-GCC-news
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Fikra Forum
A Middle Eastern NATO Appears Necessary, but Not Yet Possible
While a military alliance with U.S. backing seems natural, necessary, and justified, the path to the establishment of a Middle Eastern NATO is barred by regional differences.
Jul 18, 2022
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  • Mohammad Abu Ghazleh

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