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Hamas's Military Capabilities after the Gaza Takeover
Hamas's June 2007 victory over Fatah was more than a political achievement -- it was a military bonanza. From its capture of Fatah's security headquarters, Hamas acquired stockpiles of American-made small arms and ammunition as well as a wide range of military equipment and vehicles originally transferred to bolster Fatah
Aug 27, 2007
Brief Analysis
Hizballah's 'Big Surprise' and the Litani Line
On August 14, the anniversary of the end of last summer's Lebanon war, Hizballah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel of a "big surprise" if it initiated a new conflict in the South. Analysts immediately began speculating over the nature of the promised surprise. But what is most important to note
Aug 21, 2007
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  • Andrew Exum
Brief Analysis
Iraqi Kurds and the Turkish-Iraqi Memorandum against the PKK
On August 7, Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki and Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Ankara against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). Although the PKK, based in northern Iraq, is on the U.S. State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations, lack of action
Aug 21, 2007
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  • Soner Cagaptay
Brief Analysis
United Nations Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon:
One Year After the War
On August 14, 2007, in a speech marking the first anniversary of the ceasefire ending the 2006 summer war, Hizballah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel of the consequences of further conflict. Addressing a mass rally in Beirut via a video link, he said: "Zionists, if you think of launching a
Aug 16, 2007
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  • Andrew Exum
Articles & Testimony
Picking Battles
Leverage is crucial for the effective conduct of statecraft. But it is not always easy to exercise it. Consider the case of Pakistan. One would think the Bush administration would hold some sway over President Pervez Musharraf, given the $10 billion in aid it has provided his government since 9/11
Aug 13, 2007
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  • Dennis Ross
In-Depth Reports
Training the Iraqi Air Force:
Lessons from a U.S. C-130 Advisory Mission
Among the many initiatives for training the Iraqi military, one little-publicized but crucial effort has been the U.S. Air Force's ongoing series of comprehensive advisory missions. Central Command's latest plan to develop Iraqi airpower calls for dramatic increases in the number of Iraqi Air Force personnel and aircraft, as well
Aug 3, 2007
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  • Michael Bauer
In-Depth Reports
Deterring the Ayatollahs:
Complications in Applying Cold War Strategy to Iran
AGENDA: IRAN A new series addressing the most difficult but vital questions for U.S. policymakers confronting the Iranian nuclear challenge. FORTHCOMING 2007 TITLES * Salvation by Aggression? Apocalyptic Visions and Iran's Security Policy By Mehdi Khalaji * The Last Resort: Potential Iranian Responses to Preventive Military Action By Patrick Clawson
Jul 31, 2007
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  • Patrick Clawson
  • Michael Eisenstadt
Brief Analysis
AFRICOM:
A New American Military Command
This month, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will appoint a commander for the newly created U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Set to launch sometime this fall and become fully operational with 1,000 American personnel by September 2008, AFRICOM will be responsible for all African countries except Egypt. Although no African state
Jul 10, 2007
Articles & Testimony
Hamas's Hidden Economy
Military insurrections cost money. To take over the Gaza Strip last month, Hamas had to pay salaries, procure weapons, manufacture rockets, buy help from local crime families, bribe opponents, print leaflets and banners, produce media propaganda and even order up Hamas hats and bandanas. How did Hamas fund this Gaza
Jul 3, 2007
Articles & Testimony
An Easy Step Toward Tightening Iran Sanctions
As the UN formulates the next round of sanctions against Iran, it should consider including something missing from the two earlier Security Council resolutions on Iran. The addition of an independent monitoring team, which the UN has used effectively in its sanctions against Sudan, Somalia, Liberia, and al-Qaida/Taliban, would demonstrate
Jun 27, 2007
Brief Analysis
Turkish Troops in Northern Iraq?
Yesterday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that thousands of Turkish troops had crossed into northern Iraq to pursue members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), an organization on the State Department's list of foreign terrorist organizations. Later, the AP corrected this, reporting that only a few hundred Turkish troops were
Jun 8, 2007
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  • Soner Cagaptay
Video
Brief Analysis
From Diplomacy to War:
The 1967 War Revisited
On June 4, 2007, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy held a symposium marking the fortieth anniversary of the June 1967 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The purpose of the symposium was to grapple with the failure of U.S.-led diplomacy on the eve of the war, exploring
Jun 6, 2007
Articles & Testimony
How to Contain Iraq
When one visits the Middle East today, Arab leaders and commentators are quick to criticize the Bush administration and its actions, particularly in Iraq, and look ahead to 2009. But they also express concern about what the next president will do. Few will be sorry to see President Bush's term
Jun 4, 2007
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Panel III:
The Lasting Effects of the Failure of Diplomacy in 1967
On June 4, 2007, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy held a symposium marking the fortieth anniversary of the June 1967 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The purpose of the symposium was to grapple with the failure of U.S.-led diplomacy on the eve of the war, exploring
Jun 4, 2007
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  • Samuel Lewis
  • Wendy Chamberlin
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Panel II:
Israeli Diplomacy on the Eve of War
On June 4, 2007, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy held a symposium marking the fortieth anniversary of the June 1967 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The purpose of the symposium was to grapple with the failure of U.S.-led diplomacy on the eve of the war, exploring
Jun 4, 2007
Brief Analysis
Special Video Presentation:
Jordan and the Arab Diplomatic Situation on the Eve of War
On June 4, 2007, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy held a symposium marking the fortieth anniversary of the June 1967 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The purpose of the symposium was to grapple with the failure of U.S.-led diplomacy on the eve of the war, exploring
Jun 4, 2007
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Panel I:
American Diplomacy on the Eve of War
On June 4, 2007, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy held a symposium marking the fortieth anniversary of the June 1967 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The purpose of the symposium was to grapple with the failure of U.S.-led diplomacy on the eve of the war, exploring
Jun 4, 2007
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  • Nicholas Rostow
Brief Analysis
Opening Remarks
On June 4, 2007, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy held a symposium marking the fortieth anniversary of the June 1967 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The purpose of the symposium was to grapple with the failure of U.S.-led diplomacy on the eve of the war, exploring
Jun 4, 2007
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  • Robert Satloff
In-Depth Reports
Understanding Iranian Intentions and Capabilities
On May 11, 2007, Mehdi Khalaji, Sami al-Faraj, and Neil Crompton addressed The Washington Institute's Soref Symposium. Mr. Khalaji is the Institute's Next Generation fellow. Dr. al-Faraj is president of the Kuwait Center for Strategic Studies. Mr. Crompton is the Iran coordinator at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The
May 11, 2007
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  • Mehdi Khalaji
In-Depth Reports
Deterrence and Prevention as Strategic Concepts
On May 11, 2007, Charles Hill, Kurt Campbell, and Michael Eisenstadt addressed The Washington Institute's Soref Symposium. Mr. Hill is a diplomat-in-residence at Yale University. Dr. Campbell is cofounder and chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security. Mr. Eisenstadt is a senior fellow and director of
May 11, 2007
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  • Michael Eisenstadt

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