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The Ceasefire and U.S. Interests on the Jordan-Syria Border
By setting limits on Iranian deployments in southern Syria, Washington could insulate Jordan from problems on the border and encourage Iranian caution in the east, potentially decreasing the likelihood there of a U.S.-Iran clash.
Jul 17, 2017
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  • David Schenker
  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Why Trump's Syrian Ceasefire Makes Israel Nervous
The tepid response to the deal by Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu can be summed up in one word: Iran.
Jul 14, 2017
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Construction Begins at New Amona Settlement
For any observer of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict who views settlement expansion as an impediment to peacemaking, the latest developments suggest difficulties ahead.
Jul 12, 2017
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  • Mitchel Hochberg
Articles & Testimony
Why Latest Syria Ceasefire Is Exactly What Putin Wanted
As long as Putin keeps control of the narrative in Syria, he can forestall a resolution that compromises Russian interests.
Jul 11, 2017
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
Will the Gulf Crisis Blow Up the Middle East?
A discussion of what's at stake in the region, how to evaluate the situation, and the roles of Israel and Iran.
Jul 11, 2017
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Addressing Iranian Weapons Smuggling and the Humanitarian Situation in Yemen
Reenergized and more-targeted maritime interdiction operations could reduce Iranian support for the Houthis while helping respond to Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
Jul 11, 2017
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  • Eric Pelofsky
  • Jeremy Vaughan
Articles & Testimony
The Foolhardy Crisis With U.S. Jews That Threatens Israel's National Security
Israelis must recognize that the American aid that has deterred major wars since 1973 is not automatic, and U.S. Jews are instrumental in securing it.
Jul 10, 2017
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  • David Makovsky
  • Dov Zakheim
Trump in a Meeting with Putin
Articles & Testimony
What Trump Should Have Asked Putin For: Ground Rules for the U.S.-Russia Relationship
A sensible approach would entail cooperation where U.S. and Russian interests converge, such as on proliferation, terrorism, and drugs, and management where they differ, such as on Iran.
Jul 9, 2017
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Terrorists and Territory: What Jordan Can Teach Us About Managing Jihadists
The Hashemite Kingdom, known for its effectiveness in fighting terrorism, illustrates how a country can manage jihadists at home without needing to eradicate them.
Jul 9, 2017
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  • Jacob Olidort
Articles & Testimony
Terrorists and Territory: What Jordan Can Teach Us about Managing Jihadists
The Hashemite Kingdom, known for its effectiveness in fighting terrorism, illustrates how a country can manage jihadists at home without needing to eradicate them.
Jul 9, 2017
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  • Jacob Olidort
Articles & Testimony
Tunisia: A Success Story?
In recent years, U.S. assistance has played a significant role in bringing Tunisia through its darker moments and helped it sustain a complex transition.
Jul 6, 2017
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  • Sarah Feuer
Trump in a Meeting with Putin
Brief Analysis
The Trump-Putin Sideline and the Syria Conflict
Whatever the two leaders discuss at the G20 summit, the Trump administration must work urgently to develop a new Syria strategy that articulates a clear vision for the country's future and the U.S. readiness to protect it.
Jul 6, 2017
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  • Nikolay Kozhanov
Brief Analysis
Managing Escalation Dynamics with Iran in Syria -- and Beyond
Given recent frictions, the United States should take a number of steps to reduce the potential for escalation with Tehran and to avoid a broader conflict.
Jul 5, 2017
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
Articles & Testimony
The U.S. Cannot Arrest Its Way out of Violent Extremism
Without credible threat assessments, judges and prison wardens are left to rely on their individual perceptions, while worrying what their decisions will mean for public safety.
Jul 2, 2017
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  • Maxine Rich
Articles & Testimony
Embrace a New Saudi Arabia
The United States should work with Muhammad bin Salman, the new crown prince, as he pushes for change.
Jun 29, 2017
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Tillerson's 'Peaceful' Regime Change for Iran:
Really? And What Comes Next?
Efforts by U.S. officials to identify or suggest support for anti-regime "elements" within Iran will only undermine any authenticity these elements previously enjoyed.
Jun 26, 2017
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  • Eric Pelofsky
Articles & Testimony
What's Behind Moscow's Latest Threats in Syria
Bluster from the Kremlin should not be interpreted to mean Putin wants a direct military confrontation with the United States.
Jun 21, 2017
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
Articles & Testimony
Trump Is on a Collision Course with Iran
The United States cannot defeat the Islamic State without first reckoning with Iran's nefarious role in Syria.
Jun 20, 2017
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
A New Battlespace in Syria: Prospects for U.S. Policy
Iran-led forces present arguably the greatest future threat to U.S. military personnel and overall interests in Syria, and therefore must be the centerpiece of a broader strategy addressing the conflict.
Jun 20, 2017
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  • Nader Uskowi
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Brief Analysis
Islamist Terrorism in the West
Watch European and American policymakers discuss how the West is confronting a new generation of Islamist-inspired violent extremism.
Jun 16, 2017
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  • Dick Schoof
  • Muhammad Fraser-Rahim
  • Farah Pandith
  • Matthew Levitt
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series

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