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Palestinian Reactions to the Trump Plan
The PA will likely limit itself to quick diplomatic thrusts in order to preempt Arab support and isolate Washington, but any Israeli annexation moves could trigger more drastic action.
Jan 27, 2020
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
Brief Analysis
The White House Peace Plan Meeting: U.S. Goals, Israeli Repercussions
Whether they reveal a detailed plan or merely preview an aspirational document, U.S. officials still need to clarify their goals at a time when elections are looming and Palestinian participation seems highly unlikely.
Jan 24, 2020
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
What Will It Take to Repair Middle Eastern Economies?
Directly investing in nongovernmental enterprise and giving international approval to private competition can change the dynamic in individual countries, promote liberal economies, and give citizens greater agency.
Dec 8, 2019
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  • Bilal Wahab
Brief Analysis
New Gaza Crossing Raises Questions About Blockade Policies
The items being moved from Egypt through Salah al-Din Gate underline the contradictions and long-term unsustainability of the current stalemate regarding Gaza assistance.
Oct 23, 2019
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  • Neri Zilber
Articles & Testimony
What Israel’s Past Leaders Can Teach Us About Its Current Problem
Even though they did not share the same ideologies, Ben-Gurion, Begin, Rabin, and Sharon did share a common view of leadership and the role of the prime minister.
Oct 23, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
The Forgotten Peace at Twenty-Five: How to Protect and Strengthen Israel-Jordan Ties
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the peace treaty, both parties and the United States have strategic interests in upholding and reinforcing the relationship.
Oct 23, 2019
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
  • Ben Fishman
Articles & Testimony
The Economics of Calm
The stabilization efforts brokered by Israel’s defense establishment have kept a lid on things so far, but the hazards of this approach may be unsustainable at a time of donor drought and Palestinian institutional erosion.
Sep 26, 2019
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  • Katherine Bauer
Articles & Testimony
Seven Black Swans in the Middle East
Events considered impossible tend to happen in the region with unusual frequency, so when will the next one appear?
Sep 24, 2019
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  • Martin Kramer
Articles & Testimony
How to Think About Israeli-Palestinian Peace
In the current circumstances of deep disbelief on both sides, stabilization and development go hand in hand.
Sep 24, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
Benjamin Netanyahu
Brief Analysis
The Premier Who Cried Gevalt: Why Netanyahu Lost His Majority
Whether due to institutional concerns, failed alarmist tactics, or turnout issues, Netanyahu’s seat tally shrank between rounds one and two, and time is now on Benny Gantz’s side.
Sep 19, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
On the Eve of Israel’s Do-Over: Final Maneuvers and Coalition Possibilities
Netanyahu continues to hunt for last-minute right-wing votes, while the center-left has cast its lot with a “national unity” strategy that would aim to peel Likud away from him.
Sep 16, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Netanyahu Is Endangering the Future of a Two-State Solution
Advocacy groups, congressional delegations, and Trump administration officials should all be asking Israel the same tough question: how can we help you rethink settlement expansion and thereby preserve separation as an option?
Sep 15, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
How Will Palestinians Respond to Netanyahu’s Annexation Announcement?
Abbas will likely use it to rally the Arab League and UN against the Trump administration’s peace plan, and his success will depend on Washington’s own reaction going forward.
Sep 11, 2019
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
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Brief Analysis
How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny
Two Washington Institute fellows join the children of former Israeli prime ministers to discuss how their legacy of leadership informs the country’s biggest looming challenge: maintaining the possibility of separation from the Palestinians.
Sep 9, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
  • Dalia Rabin
  • Gilad Sharon
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Younger Palestinians More Moderate on Tactical Issues, But Not on Long-Term Peace with Israel
A recent survey suggests an immediate opening for Washington to promote certain reforms, but real reconciliation still looks like a distant dream.
Sep 6, 2019
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  • David Pollock
Articles & Testimony
What Israel Still Needs to Learn from Ariel Sharon
Whoever wins the next election may need to make a courageous political decision about separating from the Palestinians before that option disappears forever.
Sep 4, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
  • David Makovsky
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Israel Announces New Units for Settlers and Palestinians
Whether or not Palestinian units are actually built in Area C, the announcement will be a net loss if Israeli construction outside the security barrier becomes the new norm post-election.
Aug 16, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Why Israel’s Generals Are Taking on Netanyahu
Almost all of them believe the prime minister is destroying the country's democratic values and sacrificing the Zionist dream by avoiding a two-state solution.
Jul 2, 2019
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  • Neri Zilber
Articles & Testimony
Jared Kushner’s All-or-Nothing Mistake in the Middle East
If the administration wants its peace plan to break the peace process paradigm, it must suggest immediately achievable and flexible short-term goals.
Jul 2, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
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

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