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The U.S.-Iranian Scuffle Over a Ship Is a Sideshow to Events in the Gulf
Thus far, Britain’s willingness to stand firm in the Persian Gulf has been more consequential than Washington’s legal challenge in the Mediterranean Sea.
Aug 22, 2019
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  • Simon Henderson
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Lessons from the UAE War in Yemen
The Emiratis may be able to guide events with a lighter footprint, but the more likely outcome of their departure is a complete collapse of government authority in the south.
Aug 18, 2019
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  • Michael Knights
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MbS and MbZ: Could Yemen Crisis End the Saudi-UAE Partnership?
The relationship is being tested, and the knock-on effects could roil the region from the sands of Libya to the Strait of Hormuz.
Aug 13, 2019
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Houthis Kill Top UAE-Backed Separatist Yemeni Commander
Coming just weeks after Abu Dhabi's drawdown from the anti-Houthi fight, the provocative attack could be a pivotal moment for Yemen’s future.
Aug 1, 2019
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  • Elana DeLozier
Brief Analysis
Bahrain’s Perception Problem
New demonstrations, executions, and diplomatic quarrels threaten to undermine the island’s efforts to improve its pro-Western profile amid the Iran crisis.
Jul 30, 2019
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
The Road Ahead on Iran Policy: Toward a Multilateral Strategy
Iran’s recent actions in the region challenge the core interests of many American allies, and rallying those partners around shared objectives would give U.S. policy a better chance of success.
Jul 26, 2019
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  • Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Clarifying Freedom of Navigation in the Gulf
Legal ambiguities have led to disagreements over how vessels can use the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, so Washington should highlight them in any future talks with Iran.
Jul 24, 2019
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Response to Britain’s Tanker Seizure
Recent Iranian rhetoric and actions point to further retaliation, but taking that route may lead to the same strategic miscalculations and international intervention that cost the country so dearly in the 1980s.
Jul 15, 2019
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
Iran Crisis Moves Into Cyberspace
Iranian cyber actors are showing signs of battlespace preparation, so the United States should heed the lessons of past attacks and bolster its defensive posture.
Jul 9, 2019
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  • Micah Loudermilk
Brief Analysis
UAE Drawdown May Isolate Saudi Arabia in Yemen
The war-fatigued Emiratis appear to be leaving Riyadh to fend for itself in the fight against Iranian-backed rebels, underlining the necessity of Saudi-Houthi talks.
Jul 2, 2019
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  • Elana DeLozier
Brief Analysis
Past U.S.-Iran Confrontations Hold Lessons for Current Crisis
Despite its measured approach thus far, Tehran may come to view the latest showdown as an existential conflict with an irresolute adversary, warranting greater risk-taking on its part.
Jun 27, 2019
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
Articles & Testimony
Bahrain’s Bid for Middle East Peace Role May Come Up Short
The guest list at the scaled-down meeting continues to shrink, while the tension caused by recent Iranian escalation looms in the background.
Jun 25, 2019
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Resolving the PA Funding Crisis, But Not in Bahrain
Rather than pinning false hopes on the Manama conference, the international community should focus on reforming the Paris Protocol and convincing the Palestinians to resume revenue transfers from Israel.
Jun 24, 2019
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  • Katherine Bauer
Brief Analysis
Bahrain’s Hopes and Fears for the Peace Conference
Although the island may reap diplomatic kudos and economic benefits for hosting such a high-profile event, the potential reactions of domestic sectarian communities and nearby Iran remain a concern.
Jun 24, 2019
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Dilemma of an Imperfect Ally
There are no optimal options in the current Yemen war, but U.S. policymakers should seize the opportunity to bring Gulf governments into NATO-like agreements that avoid such dilemmas in the future.
Jun 20, 2019
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  • Elana DeLozier
Articles & Testimony
Trump Is a Belligerent Isolationist. But on Iran, He Needs Allies.
If the president wants to blunt Tehran’s sabotage campaign without a war, he needs to work closely with countries that share a stake in the free flow of oil.
Jun 19, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Iran Is Winning, but U.S. Has Options, in Gulf Crisis
Among other steps, Washington should release more intelligence on Tehran’s efforts to target energy assets while urging Gulf and European allies to visibly step up their military posture.
Jun 17, 2019
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
China’s Middle East Policy: Speak Softly and Wave a Large Purse
An Israeli analyst shares observations from an intensive round of discussions with senior Chinese military, diplomatic, and academic officials.
Jun 17, 2019
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  • Ehud Yaari
Brief Analysis
Iran Seems Prepared for Major—But Measured—Escalation in the Gulf
The latest round of shipping attacks could be another notch in Tehran’s controlled military response to U.S. pressure, and bolder escalatory actions should be expected given the bleak outlook for negotiations.
Jun 14, 2019
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
Houthi Messaging May Hint at a Targeting Pattern
The Yemeni group appears to select targets directly inspired by its principal complaints, potentially helping security officials protect against future attacks while negotiators promote overall de-escalation.
Jun 13, 2019
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  • Elana DeLozier

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