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The Resurgence of Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Washington Institute fellow Michael Knights addressed a joint hearing of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-Proliferation and Trade and the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa. The following is an excerpt from his prepared remarks; download the PDF to read more, or watch video of the full hearing
Dec 12, 2013
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  • Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Use of Military Force: Can the US Get It Right?
Washington's failure to act forcefully in Syria and other limited-risk situations will only fuel chaos in the Middle East.
Dec 8, 2013
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  • James Jeffrey
Articles & Testimony
The Importance of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
From my standpoint as U.S. ambassador in Iraq when we had to operate post-2011 without the presence of U.S. troops, I know that the Nov. 27 editorial " Getting to 'yes' with Afghanistan," on the need for a post-2014 U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan, was on target. The editorial accurately
Dec 2, 2013
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  • James Jeffrey
Video
What You Need to Know about Syria's Civil War
The United Nations recently announced that international talks will resume in January in an effort to end the bitter and brutal conflict now in its third year. In this video briefing backgrounder to the talks, Washington Institute Syria expert Andrew J. Tabler addresses five key questions about the conflict in
Nov 27, 2013
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
In-Depth Reports
No Good Outcome:
How Israel Could Be Drawn into the Syrian Conflict
Given the complexities and dynamics of the Syrian conflict, it is distinctly possible that Israel could be drawn into the fighting. Perhaps more important, the risk of spillover will likely extend years into the future, since the war's aftermath will not include near-term peace between Syria and Israel. How can
Nov 26, 2013
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  • Patrick Clawson
  • Michael Eisenstadt
  • Matthew Levitt
  • David Schenker
  • Andrew J. Tabler
  • Jeffrey White
  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
How to Think about Obama's Deal with Iran
The agreement is neither a "breakthrough" nor an "abject surrender" but rather "a cap for a cap," with a limited rollback on each side for the next six months.
Nov 26, 2013
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Answers to Key Questions Will Determine Iran Deal's Success
Only time and U.S. actions will tell whether the recent agreement is a step toward Iran's denuclearization or its rise as a nuclear power.
Nov 25, 2013
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  • Michael Singh
Maps & Graphics
Text of the Joint Plan of Action
First-Step Agreement between Iran and the P5+1 Powers
Download the text of the Joint Plan of Action agreed in Geneva on November 24, 2013, between the P5+1 nations (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and Iran.
Nov 25, 2013
Articles & Testimony
Why a Nuclear Deal with Iran Is So Hard
The requirements of a credible, sustainable agreement are at odds with Tehran's goal of confirming its status as a nuclear threshold state while preserving ambiguity about its capabilities.
Nov 20, 2013
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
Articles & Testimony
Egypt Remains Confused by White House Policy
Conversations with senior Egyptian officials indicate that Washington should focus on preserving its strategically important geopolitical interests, not on using aid suspensions to influence the country's domestic politics.
Nov 20, 2013
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  • Adel El-Adawy
Brief Analysis
Libya on the Brink After Militia Violence in Tripoli
Violence between protesters and militias, the bloodiest since the 2011 revolution, has put Libya on the brink of renewed internal warfare.
Nov 19, 2013
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  • Andrew Engel
Articles & Testimony
Maliki Bolsters Iraq Reelection Chances
Since winning a second term, Iraqi prime minister Nouri Maliki has strengthened his grip on power.
Nov 8, 2013
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  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
The Seventh Annual Scholar-Statesman Award Dinner
On October 1, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy presented its 2013 Scholar-Statesman Award to former secretary of state Dr. Condoleezza Rice and paid special tribute to publisher and philanthropist Mortimer B. Zuckerman at a gala dinner in New York City. The following is a selection of excerpts from
Nov 6, 2013
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  • Condoleezza Rice
  • Mortimer Zuckerman
Brief Analysis
The Syrian Regime's Willing Executioners
Eliminating Assad's chemical arsenal, while somewhat helpful, would do nothing to stem the more potent conventional means that his regular and irregular forces have used to kill thousands of civilians.
Nov 1, 2013
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  • Jeffrey White
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
How to Counter Violent Extremists in Trans-Saharan Africa
Fueled by the influx of weapons and fighters from Libya, the threat from extremists in Mali and other countries is increasing rapidly, underlining the need for a better-integrated U.S. and allied response.
Oct 25, 2013
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  • Joshua Burgess
Articles & Testimony
What a Nuclear Deal with Iran Could Look Like
By demonstrating firmness at the negotiating table, Washington can make plain the alternatives and force Tehran to confront, rather than evade, the consequences of its choices.
Oct 18, 2013
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  • Michael Singh
Articles & Testimony
Next Steps with Egypt
The recent suspension of U.S. aid to Egypt is a self-inflicted wound, but a flexible interpretation of the gesture and attention to Egypt's economic needs could soften its negative impact.
Oct 15, 2013
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  • Adel El-Adawy
  • David Pollock
Video
Brief Analysis
Israeli Security Policy in an Uncertain Middle East
2013 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture
Watch the 2013 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security with Amos Gilad, director of the Political-Military Affairs Bureau at Israel's Ministry of Defense.
Oct 11, 2013
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  • Amos Gilad
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Brief Analysis
Ten Ways the Syrian Opposition Can Help Fight Extremism
Amid international efforts to rid Syria of chemical weapons, opposition leaders are offering advice about how to prevent extremist groups from gaining a permanent foothold.
Oct 11, 2013
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  • Andrew J. Tabler

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Michael Eisenstadt
Michael Eisenstadt is the Kahn Senior Fellow and director of The Washington Institute's Military and Security Studies Program.
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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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Grant Rumley is the Meisel-Goldberger Senior Fellow and Director of the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
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