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Egyptians Still Lukewarm on Mass Street Protests; U.S. Trails Russia and China as Overall Partner, But Edges Out Both as Security Partner
A new public opinion poll of Egyptian citizens, commissioned by the Washington Institute and conducted in late March/April by a regional commercial firm, showed that despite the current economic doldrums, street protests remained unpopular.
Jun 5, 2023
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  • Mohamed Abdelaziz
Brief Analysis
Arabic Original of Muhandis General Company Articles of Incorporation
PDF copy of the Arabic original of the February 26, 2023, articles of incorporation of the Muhandis General Company for Construction, Engineering and Mechanical, Agricultural and Industrial Contracting (hereafter shortened to Muhandis General Company).
Jun 5, 2023
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  • Michael Knights
◆ Militia Spotlight
Brussels Conference
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
The Brussels Conference: An Opportunity to Inject Transparency into Syrian Earthquake Aid
With a focus on "the future of Syria," the Brussels Conference can be a platform through which Western and Arab countries can coordinate aid to Syria in an era of normalization.
Jun 2, 2023
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  • Bassam Barabandi
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
UAE Public Opinion: Still Friendly to United States, Split on Israel, Hostile to Iran
A fresh opinion poll of UAE citizens, commissioned by The Washington Institute and conducted by a reliable independent regional firm in April 2023, reveals some of the most pro-American and anti-Iranian attitudes of any Arab country surveyed lately. On normalization with Israel, views are more mixed—yet surprisingly moderate, given this poll’s timing during Ramadan.
May 31, 2023
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  • David Pollock
Articles & Testimony
The No-State Solution
A recent essay touting a “one-state” approach to Israeli-Palestinian issues is more about eliminating the world’s only Jewish state than offering real solutions to complex regional problems.
May 31, 2023
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  • Robert Satloff
A memorial to victims of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlet mall near Dallas, Texas - source: Reuters
Video
Brief Analysis
Navigating the Dynamic Homeland Threat Landscape
A senior U.S. official discusses the current threat landscape, the role of counterterrorism in the broader national security space, and the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to prevent violent extremism.
May 18, 2023
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  • Nicholas Rasmussen
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Illustration of the Algerian and Russian flags
Brief Analysis
Algeria-Russia Relations After the Ukraine Invasion
The North African country has maintained a close rapport with its traditional security partner, but a perpetual desire for balance and autonomy could offer opportunities for Western countries, including the United States.
May 18, 2023
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  • Sabina Henneberg
  • Grant Rumley
  • Erik Yavorsky
U.S. and Iranian flags
Video
Brief Analysis
America's Shifting Iran Policy: From George W. Bush to the Present
Watch as an expert panel assesses the full sweep of U.S. policy toward Iran in the twenty-first century across the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.
May 18, 2023
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  • Elliott Abrams
  • Dennis Ross
  • Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Preserving U.S. Military Advantages in the Middle East
In areas such as basing, air superiority, high-tech weapons, and intelligence, America must act assertively to maintain its edge against competitors like Russia and China.
May 14, 2023
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  • Nathan P. Olsen
Candidates Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdarolgu, May 2023 Turkish elections
Articles & Testimony
Even If Erdogan Is Defeated, Turkey Is Still Up for Grabs
Western gestures on trade and defense could reinforce a pro-democratic outcome and counter interference by Vladimir Putin.
May 11, 2023
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  • Soner Cagaptay
national Security Advisor Jake Sullivan addresses the Institute's 2023 Soref Symposium
Video
Brief Analysis
Keynote Address by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Watch video or read a transcript of a new Biden administration speech on U.S. policy in the Middle East, delivered at The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium.
May 4, 2023
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  • Jake Sullivan
◆ 2023 Soref Symposium
Articles & Testimony
Navigating Press Conferences and Palaces
Separating propaganda from truth has always been a challenge in places like Syria, but it is increasingly so in Washington as well given the rise of myriad forms of misinformation.
April 28, 2023
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
 Elise Labott, Dennis Ross, David Schenker, and Zohar Palti speak at the Institute's 2023 Soref Symposium. Source: The Washington Institute
Video
Brief Analysis
2023 Soref Symposium Post-Keynote Panel
Watch as experts discuss National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's keynote address to the Institute's 2023 Soref Symposium.
May 4, 2023
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  • Zohar Palti
  • Dennis Ross
  • David Schenker
  • Elise Labott
◆ 2023 Soref Symposium
Saudi crown prince Muhammad bin Salman, President Biden, Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu (with backdrop of national flags)
Maps & Graphics
In-Depth Reports
Saudi Normalization with Israel, Domestic 'Transformation,' and U.S. Policy
A near-term breakthrough may be unlikely, but President Biden is well positioned to apply his energy toward negotiating a historic deal that establishes peace and advances American interests.
May 1, 2023
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  • Robert Satloff
Families of Islamic State fighters in Syria - source: Reuters
Video
Brief Analysis
Repatriation from Northeast Syria and the Effort to Counter Violent Extremism
The State Department’s deputy counterterrorism coordinator discusses how governments are addressing the challenges of repatriating detainees in Syrian camps and combating racially and ethnically motivated violent extremism.
Apr 19, 2023
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  • Ian Moss
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Video
Brief Analysis
Twenty Years After Saddam: The Future of the U.S.-Iraq Relationship
A Conversation with David Petraeus
A former coalition commander joins Washington Institute experts to discuss the war’s legacy, the country’s current challenges, and how U.S. policy should evolve in response.
Apr 10, 2023
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  • David Petraeus
  • Bilal Wahab
  • Michael Knights
  • Anna Borshchevskaya
U.S. and Israeli flags
Articles & Testimony
Back to the Basics of Shared Values in the US-Israel Relationship
Because Netanyahu’s main objectives on Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Abraham Accords all depend on U.S. support, he also needs a workable policy toward the Palestinians—but his coalition partners are threatening this tenet.
Apr 2023
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  • Dennis Ross
Families of Islamic State fighters in Syria - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Reintegration of Foreign Terrorist Fighter Families: A Framework of Best Practices for the U.S.
An in-depth report that draws on case study investigations, scholarly analyses, and interviews with practitioners and stakeholders to propose a new framework for reintegrating the families of foreign fighters who supported the Islamic State.
Mar 2023
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  • Devorah Margolin
Wang Yi, director of China's Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Minister of State and national security adviser of Saudi Arabia Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban shake hands in Beijing in March 2023 - source: Reuters
Video
Articles & Testimony
What Does the Saudi-Iran Deal Mean for the Middle East?
In a series of articles, op-eds, and media appearances, Washington Institute experts discuss what the China-brokered agreement between Tehran and Riyadh means for Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
Mar 29, 2023
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  • Anna Brown
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
How Iraqis View Life after the Fall of Saddam—Twenty Years Ago and Today
Two decades after the fall of Saddam Hussein, widespread frustration with the current state of Iraq is leading increasing numbers to express a negative view of life in the post-Saddam era.
Mar 19, 2023
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  • Munqith Dagher

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