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The Twitter Purge and Digital Diplomacy in the Middle East
The company’s crackdown on fake accounts caused a stir in some regional countries, but the expanding use of encrypted messaging platforms may say more about the people’s sentiment toward their leaders.
Jul 25, 2018
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  • Samuel Northrup
Articles & Testimony
Could Oil Prices Skyrocket to $200 a Barrel...or More?
Energy markets are sophisticated enough to absorb small amounts of bad news and presidential tweets, but they don't like protracted uncertainty.
Jul 24, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
The Problem of Landmine Proliferation in Yemen
The United States should take the lead in preventing the spread of landmine use beyond the Arabian Peninsula, thereby upholding decades of norm-building efforts.
Jul 3, 2018
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  • Elana DeLozier
Articles & Testimony
A 'Pause' Is Not a Ceasefire in Yemeni War
Although fighting has come to a momentary standstill, the risks of a 'perfect storm' still hang low over the port city of Hudaydah.
Jun 29, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
OPEC flag
Articles & Testimony
OPEC Nations, Including Iran, Subject to Moscow-Riyadh Decisions
The cartel’s latest meetings may solidify a Saudi-Russian axis on oil, and could portend future diplomatic cooperation and military sales as well.
Jun 21, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Saudi Reform and Security Through a Gulf Lens
Encouraging more liberal policies remains difficult when America’s Gulf partners believe certain reforms run counter to their security interests.
Jun 19, 2018
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Articles & Testimony
No Going Back:
The UAE's Strategic Move in Hodeidah Should Bring to a Close the First Phase of Yemen's War
Despite significant logistical and diplomatic challenges, liberating the port is vital to providing more humanitarian relief and meeting coalition war aims.
Jun 14, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
A government solcier in Yemen
Articles & Testimony
Quarter-Million Lives at Risk in Latest Battle for Yemen
Now that the operation has begun, bipartisan congressional threats to sever U.S. military assistance because of humanitarian concerns will be tested.
Jun 14, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Yemen Is Not a Sideshow
Curbing Iran's foreign meddling and ending the cycle of destructive fighting will require greater political engagement by the Trump administration.
Jun 12, 2018
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  • Barbara A. Leaf
Articles & Testimony
New Arab Gulf Council Reflects Shift in Strategy, Leadership
As the Gulf's cohesion continues to erode, could a united political front composed of Saudi Arabia and the UAE be the glue the region needs?
Jun 11, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi Cabinet Changes: The 'March of Modernization'?
The raft of new appointments reflects the crown prince’s vision of transforming the economy, but a simultaneous statement about recent arrests shows the limits on political freedom.
Jun 4, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Framing Yemen Peace Negotiations
Prodding the main parties to compromise on entrenched demands and make room for more factions at the negotiating table would be a good first step in moving from escalation to transition.
May 31, 2018
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  • Elana DeLozier
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Brief Analysis
The Gulf's View on Washington's Plan B for Iran
Can Washington turn its Arab partners' favorable rhetoric on the administration's new Iran policy into concrete actions to curb Tehran's regional adventurism? Join us for an expert conversation and live webcast on Tuesday, June 5.
May 23, 2018
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  • Barbara A. Leaf
  • Ali Shihabi
Articles & Testimony
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
The Hodeida Campaign (Part 3): Deterring Houthi Retaliation
The Houthis will likely try to intensify their cross-border missile strikes and other asymmetric tactics to internationalize the battle, steps the United States should firmly oppose.
May 16, 2018
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  • Farzin Nadimi
  • Michael Knights
A government solcier in Yemen
Brief Analysis
The Hodeida Campaign (Part 2): Can Yemen Recapture Major Ports from the Houthi Rebels?
The United States should not interfere in the campaign, which has begun and stands a good chance of succeeding, except through steps to make the operation quicker and less destructive.
May 15, 2018
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  • Alex Almeida
  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
The Hodeida Campaign (Part 1): Humanitarian and Political Role of Red Sea Ports
Hodeida and al-Salif will process substantially more food imports after the Houthis are evicted, so the United States should back some form of demilitarization of the ports or help liberate them.
May 14, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
Video
In-Depth Reports
Toward a More Moderate and Tolerant Islam
Weinberg Founders Conference 2018 Plenary Dinner
Read a transcript or watch video of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Al-Issa's remarks on his vision for the future of the Islamic world.
May 3, 2018
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  • Mohammad Al-Issa
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

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Michael Eisenstadt
Michael Eisenstadt
Michael Eisenstadt is the Kahn Senior Fellow and director of The Washington Institute's Military and Security Studies Program.
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.
Michael Knights
Michael Knights
Michael Knights is the Jill and Jay Bernstein Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and cofounder of the Militia Spotlight platform, which offers in-depth analysis of developments related to Iran-backed militias.
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Elizabeth Dent
Elizabeth Dent is a Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where she focuses on U.S. foreign and defense policy toward the Gulf states, Iraq, and Syria.
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