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Designing Win-Win Economic Policies in Washington and Baghdad
To pressure Iran without cornering Iraq, U.S. officials should set a program of activities with achievable timeframes, supported by public diplomacy.
Jan 3, 2019
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  • Katherine Bauer
  • Michael Knights
  • Bilal Wahab
Brief Analysis
In the Scramble to Save the Iran Deal, Don’t Forget Procurement
A new UN report does little to assuage concerns about suspicious Iranian procurements, underscoring the need for allied intelligence agencies to boost their detection efforts.
Dec 19, 2018
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  • Elana DeLozier
Brief Analysis
After Palermo: Achievements and Future Challenges for Libya
The Italian-sponsored stabilization conference produced some positive outcomes, but a genuine breakthrough requires U.S. involvement.
Dec 17, 2018
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
  • Ben Fishman
  • Barbara A. Leaf
Articles & Testimony
Rouhani’s Threat to Shut the Strait of Hormuz—More Than Bluster?
Thirty-five years of historical precedent make clear that Tehran will lash out if it feels cornered.
Dec 14, 2018
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Iran Plans to Make Its Oil Industry More Resilient
To counter U.S. sanctions, Tehran is pursuing a three-pronged strategy of diversifying its export outlets, bumping up fuel production, and creating a strategic storage network.
Dec 11, 2018
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
How to Read Lebanon’s Acceptance of Russian Military Aid
The assistance package is small but symbolically important, demonstrating Moscow’s growing influence in Beirut while potentially throwing Hezbollah and Iran for a loop.
Dec 7, 2018
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Russian Romancing, Saudi Intrigue Precede OPEC Meeting
The cartel’s uncertain future may be shaped by any number of economic and diplomatic wildcards, including Russian outreach, Qatari gas exports, and U.S. turmoil over the Khashoggi murder.
Dec 5, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
There’s No Reason Congress and Trump Can’t Achieve Their Goals for Saudi Arabia
The two branches have several means of imposing consequences and altering objectionable Saudi policies without demolishing the entire strategic relationship.
Nov 29, 2018
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Flare-Up in Gaza (Part 2): Gently Undoing a Gordian Knot
Israel and Hamas cannot advance their current strategic goals through intensified fighting, but the Cairo dialogue could enable important short-term gains in Gaza.
Nov 20, 2018
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
  • Assaf Orion
A bread seller in Cairo walks past a sign promoting President Sisi - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Egypt’s Economy Rising, Rights Declining
Cairo has made progress on returning to its pre-revolution economic levels, but censorship, surveillance, and other humanitarian abuses continue to accelerate.
Nov 19, 2018
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  • Barak Barfi
Brief Analysis
New Saudi Statement on Khashoggi’s Killing: Policy Response
Riyadh’s shifting, dubious storyline presents a dilemma for allies who want to reestablish good working relations with the world’s largest oil exporter.
Nov 15, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
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Brief Analysis
Egypt and Washington: Challenges in the Sisi Era
Two experts discuss how Washington can balance its sometimes conflicting interests in Egyptian security and human rights.
Nov 7, 2018
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  • Barak Barfi
  • Michele Dunne
Brief Analysis
New Governments in Iraq and Kurdistan: A Trip Report
Four experts who recently returned from Baghdad and Erbil report on the results of the government formation process.
Nov 6, 2018
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  • Kenneth Pollack
  • Nussaibah Younis
  • Michael Knights
  • Bilal Wahab
Articles & Testimony
Qatar’s Architect of a New Life for Gazans
A conversation with a Qatari ambassador sheds light on what is required to address Gaza’s most pressing humanitarian needs and build on the latest ceasefire talks.
Nov 5, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Getting to Zero Iranian Oil Exports
The world oil market will be the most sensitive indicator of how increased sanctions affect Iran.
Nov 1, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Procurement Channel (Part 2): The Clandestine Factor
Trying to stop Iran’s nuclear proliferation is a task better suited to allied intelligence services than customs authorities and procurement channels.
Oct 31, 2018
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  • Elana DeLozier
  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Procurement Channel (Part 1): Salvaging Nonproliferation Gains While Reimposing Sanctions
Washington can use sanctions as leverage to demand more vigilance from JCPOA signatories even as it allows certain useful procurements.
Oct 30, 2018
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  • Katherine Bauer
  • Elana DeLozier
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Economy Is Stagnating Even Before New U.S. Sanctions Hit
The impact of imminent sanctions will be magnified by the economy’s recent struggles, and Tehran’s bad financial policies will only make matters worse.
Oct 29, 2018
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  • Patrick Clawson
Brief Analysis
Why Does Hezbollah Want Lebanon’s Health Ministry?
Iran’s economic problems have reportedly decreased the flow of financial patronage to the group, forcing it to seek another slush fund at home.
Oct 19, 2018
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
President Donald Trump meeting with King Salman in Saudi Arabia in 2017 - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Of Course Saudi Arabia’s Leader Doesn’t Fear U.S. Fury. We Give Him Everything He Wants.
With friends like these in Washington, no wonder the crown prince believes he can get away with outrageous actions.
Oct 17, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson

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Patrick Clawson
Patrick Clawson
Patrick Clawson is the Morningstar Senior Fellow and Research Counselor at The Washington Institute.
Simon Henderson
Simon Henderson
Simon Henderson is the Baker Senior Fellow and director of the Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy at The Washington Institute, specializing in energy matters and the conservative Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
Henry Rome
Henry Rome
Henry Rome was a Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, specializing in Iran sanctions, economic, and nuclear issues.
Michael Singh
Michael Singh
Michael Singh is the Managing Director and Lane-Swig Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute.
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