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Leaders of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
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In-Depth Reports
The Age of Political Jihadism:
A Study of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
The Syria-based group now functions more like a government than a nonstate actor, portending a reorientation for the larger jihadist movement.
May 9, 2022
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
A supporter of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda Party protests against the Tunisian president's 2022 coup - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Promoting Stability and Reform in Tunisia
A frozen democratic transition and widening economic uncertainty mark the ongoing national crisis, so Washington will need to make careful use of sticks and carrots in supporting open governance.
May 3, 2022
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  • Sabina Henneberg
Arab Approval of UAE, Bahrain Peace with Israel
Video
Brief Analysis
New Arab Polls on Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and China: Analysis and Implications
Three public opinion experts discuss what March and April surveys in key states reveal about local attitudes toward U.S. policy.
May 3, 2022
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  • David Pollock
  • Catherine Cleveland
  • Munqith Dagher
Ukrainian soldiers pose with a captured Russian military vehicle - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Russia’s Move on Ukraine Polls Poorly in Arab Gulf
Most Saudi, Emirati, and Kuwaiti citizens appear to oppose Putin’s invasion, but their dim views of Washington’s reliability may limit the region’s willingness to counter Moscow.
Apr 30, 2022
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  • David Pollock
Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah, Crown Prince Hussein
Brief Analysis
A Longer and Stronger Deal for Jordan
The kingdom can only transition from its crisis footing to a period of sustained economic growth if it receives more assistance over the coming period.
Apr 27, 2022
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  • Ben Fishman
A Ghauri nuclear-capable missile on parade in Pakistan
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Renewed Saudi-Pakistan Contacts Revive Nuclear Fears
Deadlock in the Iran nuclear talks may prompt action by Riyadh, with Pakistani support.
Apr 27, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Pakistani men watch a televised address by Prime Minister Imran Khan on March 31, 2022 - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
The Clock Runs Out on Imran Khan as Pakistan’s Prime Minister
Things to watch going forward include Islamabad’s relationship with traditional cash source Saudi Arabia and its geopolitical posture toward Iran and Afghanistan.
Apr 11, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Kurdish Infighting Could Undermine a Sovereign Iraqi Government
Shortsighted squabbles between the KDP and PUK may soon wind up sending the country back to elections—and the threat of Iranian political domination.
Apr 5, 2022
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Making the Most of Jordan’s Peace Diplomacy
To follow up on the king’s Ramallah trip, Washington should encourage further engagement in the peace process beyond the diplomatic realm, including economic stabilization initiatives and tie-ins with the Abraham Accords.
Mar 29, 2022
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
Brief Analysis
Ukraine Invasion Ushers in Algeria’s Return
Although the wave of Western overtures is understandable, Algeria is unlikely to make up for Europe’s energy supply gaps or take other actions that give the appearance of choosing sides.
Mar 28, 2022
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  • Geoff Porter
Militia Russian propaganda
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
From Russia With Love? Sabereen's Ukraine Coverage
Alongside an apparent technical uplift, the militia network's coverage of the crisis has gone far beyond that of even the most pro-Russian outlets in Iraq.
Mar 24, 2022
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  • Crispin Smith
  • Hamdi Malik
  • Michael Knights
◆ Militia Spotlight
Brief Analysis
The Baghdad-Kurdistan Energy Arena: Policy Opportunities
Washington has many good options for avoiding a Kurdish economic meltdown and turning Iraq’s internal energy dispute into a net win for all players, but it must pursue them quickly.
Mar 22, 2022
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  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
U.S. Public Diplomacy in Iran: Cutting Costs, Improving Impact
A more effective (and cost-effective) approach would give Iranians the tools they need to bypass regime monitoring, pare down low-impact television programming, and emphasize popular mobile apps.
Mar 21, 2022
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  • Arash Aalaei
  • Mehdi Khalaji
Photo of Turkish and Taliban officials meeting in Ankara, October 2021.
Brief Analysis
Turkey Calls for Recognition of the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate
Ankara has taken a leading role in rehabilitating the group’s image, but many other countries have reached out as well, making eventual recognition a fait accompli.
Mar 17, 2022
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Map illustrating strategies for preserving autonomy in northeast Syria.
Brief Analysis
How to Preserve the Autonomy of Northeast Syria
To offset the destabilizing measures coming from Turkey and the Assad axis, Western governments need to offer more development assistance—but in a targeted way that reassures local authorities and minimizes mismanagement.
Mar 15, 2022
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  • Fabrice Balanche
Articles & Testimony
Can Turkey and the UAE Help Break Libya’s Deadlock?
Finding a compromise timeline for elections will be delicate, but the recent thaw in relations between Ankara and Abu Dhabi removes a significant external impediment to progress.
Mar 14, 2022
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  • Ben Fishman
Hezbollahland book cover, Dahiya map, Hassan Nasrallah, fighters
Maps & Graphics
In-Depth Reports
Hezbollahland
Mapping Dahiya and Lebanon's Shia Community
The southern Beirut suburb encompasses multiple layers of clashing and besieged identities that pose major internal challenges to Hezbollah’s hold over Lebanon.
Mar 14, 2022
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Tunisian citizens who fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine arrive in Tunis - Source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Middle East Students Stranded in Ukraine
Regional governments are scrambling to repatriate thousands of their trapped citizens, and the United States could play a key role in facilitating their safe return.
Mar 9, 2022
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  • Carol Silber
  • Calvin Wilder
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmon durnig a meeting with Russian President Vladimor Putin in Rihady - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
As the Ukraine Crisis Continues, the West Needs a Middle East Assist
The outcome of Israeli diplomacy, Iranian oil decisions, and Gulf hesitance may play a crucial role in the crisis, particularly if it drags on for months rather than weeks.
Mar 7, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Arab Spring Tunisia Yemen Bahrain Egypt Libya Syria
Audio
In-Depth Reports
No Going Back
Activists Reflect a Decade After the Arab Spring
Interviews with thirteen activists reveal a deep sense of disappointment but also a shared conviction that a new reform movement will eventually rise and deliver lasting change to the region.
Mar 7, 2022
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  • Roy Gutman
◆ Reform, Protest, Change

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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.
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