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Saudi Arabia Hits the Brakes on Reforms
Arresting feminists doesn’t inspire faith in the crown prince’s much-hyped reform agenda.
May 22, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Petroleum's Rising Price Depends on Supply and Politics
A boost in Saudi production to make up for any Iranian shortfall, joined by an expansion in regulated U.S. fracking, might help keep fuel costs in check.
May 21, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
What Does Hezbollah’s Election Victory Mean for Lebanon?
Hezbollah has made further strides toward remaking state institutions in its image, but the international community can still slow the group's momentum by pressuring its domestic political enablers.
May 8, 2018
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Grading Counterterrorism Cooperation with the GCC States
A former Treasury official assesses Qatar and Kuwait's record on countering terrorist financing, with a focus on how to continue cooperation amid the Gulf's ongoing diplomatic rift.
Apr 26, 2018
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  • Katherine Bauer
Articles & Testimony
How President Erdogan Is Turning Turkey into Putin's Russia
Erdogan’s repressive policies are steadily driving out the educated and business classes needed to achieve his goal of transforming the country into a great power.
Apr 24, 2018
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  • Soner Cagaptay
Protesters hold Syrian and Hezbollah flags
Brief Analysis
Hezbollah Will Be the Big Winner in Lebanon's Elections
The group has essentially guaranteed itself a victory by coopting opponents and shuffling electoral districts, but the West can still contain the damage by pressing Beirut on economic reforms.
Apr 19, 2018
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Brief Analysis
Iran's Nuclear Holiday: A Final Attempt to Deter Trump
Hardliners will take comfort in the government's latest nuclear warnings to Washington, but the rhetoric could backfire if more Iranians come to believe that costly new projects hold little economic benefit for them.
Apr 9, 2018
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  • Omer Carmi
Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
White House Meeting with Emir of Qatar Holds Potential for Deal, or Two
The summit could yield tentative agreements on any number of issues, from Arab-Israeli peacemaking to energy and arms deals.
Apr 8, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
The IRGC May Try to Divert Iraq's Electricity Payments
As Baghdad prepares to send large back payments to Tehran, any misappropriation could threaten the flow of electricity to Iraq and bolster sanctioned entities in Iran.
Apr 5, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaking
Brief Analysis
The Most Important Speech of the Year in Iran
The Supreme Leader's latest Nowruz speech signaled concern about the regime's political legitimacy while remaining notably silent on the nuclear deal.
Apr 5, 2018
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  • Patrick Clawson
Brief Analysis
Bahrain Enters the Oil Big League
The kingdom's discovery of a huge new oil field could change the economic and political fortunes of a key Gulf ally.
Apr 4, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Tehran's Financial Woes Will Test U.S. Policy Resolve
Mike Pompeo and John Bolton will have ample opportunity to punish Iran through sanctions and other moves, but simply articulating clear, achievable U.S. goals could prove a formidable challenge.
Apr 3, 2018
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  • Jay Solomon
Brief Analysis
Mismanagement Leaves Iran's Economy Vulnerable
Findings from a new IMF report imply that greater U.S. pressure would have considerable impact on the country's shock-prone economy.
Mar 30, 2018
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  • Patrick Clawson
Brief Analysis
A China-Pakistan Base Deal Could Put Iran on the Back Foot
Beijing's economic project in Gwadar Port and planned military presence in the Jiwani peninsula may wind up redrawing the region's geopolitical map.
Mar 27, 2018
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
Saudi King-in-Waiting Comes to America
Iran will likely dominate the crown prince's Washington conversations with President Trump and other officials.
Mar 19, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Aim for Saudi Arabia and the US Must Be to Find a Common Game Plan
On key policy and business issues, Mohammed bin Salman represents a path for modernization in the kingdom.
Mar 18, 2018
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Iraq's Energy Future Lies to the North
U.S. support for Iraqi oil export projects involving Turkey, the Gulf, and Europe can help keep undue Iranian influence at bay.
Mar 8, 2018
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  • James Jeffrey
  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
The Jordan Exception in U.S. Foreign Assistance
By increasing Amman's funding amid austerity measures elsewhere, Washington has reaffirmed the kingdom's strategic importance, but close engagement is needed to make sure the money is well spent.
Mar 7, 2018
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  • Ben Fishman
  • Ghaith al-Omari
Articles & Testimony
The Source:
How Hacked Emails and a Yacht in Monaco Ended My Career at The Wall Street Journal
An inside look at the ways in which Iran and other governments use digital technologies to undermine the journalists reporting on them.
Mar 7, 2018
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  • Jay Solomon
President Donald Trump meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Forget the Ultimate Deal: Trump and Netanyahu Should Save Gaza For Now
A plan to avert further economic deterioration in the strip may not be an ultimate deal, but it is a necessary one.
Mar 4, 2018
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  • David Makovsky

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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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