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Brief Analysis
Russian Oil Sales to China May Impact Iran
A Russian state oil company is sharply increasing its exports to China, with potential negative consequences for Tehran.
Jan 28, 2013
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  • Nikolay Kozhanov
Brief Analysis
Leadership Change in Oil-Rich Saudi Province
The replacement of a long-serving provincial governor is likely related to security concerns regarding the area's Shiite majority.
Jan 14, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Cyprus Helping with Israel-Lebanon Maritime Dispute
U.S.-brokered efforts to untangle the maritime knot between the three countries could boost natural gas exploration.
Jan 10, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Will Jordan Be the First Arab Monarchy to Fall?
Why Obama needs to focus on corruption to save America's most reliable Arab ally.
Jan 8, 2013
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  • David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
Obama and the Middle East: Act Two
In January, the Atlantic published a series of policy proposals for the Obama administration's second term by Washington Institute scholars. The full series is collected here.
Jan 7, 2013
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
  • Patrick Clawson
  • David Makovsky
  • David Pollock
  • Simon Henderson
  • Soner Cagaptay
  • David Schenker
  • Eric Trager
Brief Analysis
Iraqi President's Stroke Rekindles Fears of Kurdish/Arab Split
The condition of President Jalal Talabani of Iraq has reportedly improved since he suffered a stroke yesterday, but fears for the health of the country's titular leader remain acute. Foreign medical specialists have been flown in, and he will likely be transferred by air to Germany within a day. Whatever
Dec 19, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
  • David Pollock
Articles & Testimony
The Economic Cost of a Nuclear Iran
Sanctions and U.S. military force carry risks, but Tehran with a bomb would wreak havoc on global markets.
Dec 17, 2012
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  • Charles Robb
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Israel's Natural Gas Preferences
The choice of an Australian company to take a stake in Israel's giant offshore gas field indicates strategically significant commercial and political decisions.
Dec 3, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Iraq's Oil Future
The United States has a crucial role to play in defusing Baghdad's tension with the Iraqi Kurds and developing the country's longer-term oil policy -- two intertwined issues that are central to keeping Iraq united.
Dec 3, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Video
Brief Analysis
Middle East Policy Planning for a Second Obama Administration
Memo from a Fictional NSC Staffer
On November 8, 2012, Washington Institute executive director Robert Satloff addressed a Policy Forum along with Dennis Ross and Jim Jeffrey. The following is an edited version of Dr. Satloff's comments; the full event can be viewed in the above video. If President Obama tasked a courageous National Security Council
Nov 9, 2012
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  • Robert Satloff
USAF and IDF personnel participate in a joint exercise - source: U.S. Government
Articles & Testimony
Friends with Benefits: Why the U.S.-Israeli Alliance Is Good for America
The bilateral relationship is based on tangible, steadily increasing security and economic interests, not just shared values.
Nov 7, 2012
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
  • David Pollock
In-Depth Reports
Turkey’s Changing Relations with Iraq:
Kurdistan Up, Baghdad Down
Turkey's ties with the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq have reached a level unimaginable a few years ago. From rapidly growing business and oil deals to numerous high-level diplomatic visits, Ankara is in the midst of an unprecedented rapprochement with the Iraqi Kurds, one that has come largely at
Oct 24, 2012
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  • Soner Cagaptay
  • Tyler Evans
Articles & Testimony
Will Iran Weather the Economic Storm?
The depreciation of the rial is unlikely to change Iran's foreign-policy calculations.
Oct 15, 2012
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  • Patrick Clawson
Articles & Testimony
Is Iran's Currency Crisis Evidence That Sanctions Are Working?
The regime is relatively sheltered from the current crisis, so Washington should be careful not to count on the sanctions alone to resolve the nuclear impasse.
Oct 3, 2012
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  • Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
The Day After: Responding to an Israeli Strike on Iran
To mitigate adverse consequences, Washington would need to take a number of steps before and after an Israeli strike, some of which might run counter to its instincts and preferences.
Sep 27, 2012
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
Brief Analysis
As Jordan Stumbles, the U.S. Response Is Crucial
Washington should work closely with Amman, providing alternatives to rash changes that some will advocate as a way to stay ahead of the region's political tidal wave.
Sep 19, 2012
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Tehran Adds to the Pressure on Iran's Economy
Iran's economy has taken a turn for the worse, primarily due to poor domestic policies as well as international sanctions. But it would be unduly optimistic to think this will change the regime's nuclear stance.
Sep 17, 2012
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  • Patrick Clawson
Articles & Testimony
How to Send Egypt a Message
The Morsi government is encouraging anti-American unrest; the Obama administration must now send a clear signal back.
Sep 12, 2012
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  • David Schenker
  • Eric Trager
Brief Analysis
Israel's Natural Gas Challenges
A top-level Israeli government committee has produced a blueprint for exploitation of substantial natural gas reserves, but solutions must still be devised for a range of technical, commercial, and political problems.
Sep 7, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Fresh Concerns about Health of Saudi King
Saudi Arabia's aging leadership is in transition, potentially hindering Washington's policies on Syria and Iran.
Aug 27, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson

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Patrick Clawson is the Morningstar Senior Fellow and Research Counselor at The Washington Institute.
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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.
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Michael Singh
Michael Singh is the Managing Director and Lane-Swig Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute.
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