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Doctor's Orders
How a neurosurgeon from Maryland cleaned up one of the most notoriously violent cities in Iraq.
Nov 19, 2013
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  • Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
What KFC's Recent Exit from Syria Says About Its Horrifying Food Crisis
The fast-food chain's departure is only the latest sign of battered markets that have left approximately 4 million Syrians facing food insecurity.
Oct 31, 2013
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  • Adam Heffez
Brief Analysis
Meeting Maliki: A Chance to Reset U.S. Policy on Iraq
There is no muting Iraq, so the best way to get the troubled country on the path to stability is through high-level engagement on electoral transparency, sectarian reconciliation, arms transfers to Syria, oil revenue sharing, and other key issues.
Oct 30, 2013
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  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Spat or Split? Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Anger with Washington
The kingdom's rejection of a Security Council seat has fueled predictions of a major and perhaps rapid shift in bilateral relations.
Oct 23, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Sanctions Relief for Iran Without Congressional Approval
If he is willing to pay the political price, President Obama can give Iran as much economic relief as he wishes by simply not enforcing existing sanctions.
Oct 17, 2013
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  • Patrick Clawson
Video
Brief Analysis
Israel's National Challenges, at Home and Abroad
After a meteoric political rise and six months in one of the toughest jobs in Israeli public life, Yair Lapid made his inaugural visit to Washington at a moment when the U.S.-Israeli relationship faces a range of critical tests, from nuclear diplomacy with Iran to peace diplomacy with the Palestinians
Oct 10, 2013
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  • Yair Lapid
Brief Analysis
The Diplomatic Bonus of Gaza's Offshore Natural Gas
Agreement to develop a gas field off Gaza's Mediterranean coast could boost the peace process with Israel.
Oct 10, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
What If Insurgents Close the Suez Canal?
Islamist violence has chased off tourists, and now it threatens a key waterway -- and Egypt's entire economy.
Sep 22, 2013
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Post-Qadhafi Libya at Risk
Political and fiscal pressure is pulling Libya apart at the seams and creating conditions that threaten neighboring countries.
Sep 11, 2013
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  • Geoff Porter
Articles & Testimony
Natural Gas Export Options for Israel and Cyprus
An in-depth report on the various opportunities and obstacles that have arisen following major offshore gas finds in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sep 11, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
If I Were in Charge of Egypt
The Guardian website recently launched a new feature asking readers to weigh in on current affairs, then having an expert respond to them. In this edition, the editors asked Washington Institute fellow Eric Trager to assess the viability of a detailed plan (submitted by reader "2cents") for putting Egypt on
Aug 5, 2013
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  • Eric Trager
Brief Analysis
U.S. Shale Poses a Looming Challenge to Saudi Energy Policy
A Saudi prince's tweet has focused attention on a likely fall in the price of oil, which could boost the global economy while causing instability in the kingdom.
Jul 30, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Now Is the Time for a U.S.-Turkey Free Trade Agreement
Washington, Brussels, and Ankara could reap numerous economic and strategic benefits from a bilateral U.S.-Turkey FTA, but they will need to act quickly to ensure that their efforts mesh with the U.S.-EU trade talks already in progress.
Jul 23, 2013
Brief Analysis
Gulf Aid to Egypt and U.S. Policy
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait's new financial aid to Cairo should be used to facilitate a political transition and stabilize Egypt's fragile economy.
Jul 10, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Qatar's New Leader Replaces Long-Serving Prime Minister
The emirate's transition to a new generation of younger leaders continues, with uncertain implications for Doha's foreign policy and relations with Washington.
Jun 26, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Israel's Go-Ahead on Natural Gas
Israel's export decision should be welcomed, but domestic opposition could discourage necessary foreign investment.
Jun 21, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
The Middle East at the U.S.-China Summit
Discussions with Chinese officials and analysts highlight the need for measured cooperation on various regional issues, including endgame diplomatic proposals for Iran and de-escalation in Syria.
Jun 5, 2013
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  • Paul Haenle
  • James Jeffrey
Video
In-Depth Reports
Israel and the Middle East's Shifting Energy Landscape
Institute Baker fellow and energy expert Simon Henderson led a conversation at the 2013 Soref Symposium on May 9, 2013, on the rapidly evolving energy landscape in the Middle East within the context of Israel's emergence as a regional energy producer. Sir Michael Leigh is consultant and senior advisor to
May 23, 2013
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  • Sir Michael Leigh
  • Brenda Shaffer
Multimedia
In-Depth Reports
Beijing, Moscow, and the Middle East
Two leading scholars of Russian and Chinese foreign policy explored Moscow and Beijing's evolving interests and approaches to the Middle East at the Institute's 2013 Soref Symposium.
May 9, 2013
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  • Alexander Shumilin
  • Wu Bingbing
Articles & Testimony
China's Middle East Footprint
Despite concerns about stability, oil, and Islamism, Beijing will continue to let Washington underwrite security in the Gulf.
Apr 26, 2013
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  • David Schenker

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Featured experts

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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