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Obama the Pragmatist
The president's approach to recent crises shows an emphasis on the feasibility of successfully intervening, so he may yet decide to take action in Syria if his assessment of the stakes changes.
Mar 3, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
How Ukraine Will Shape the Future of the Middle East
By showing leadership in its response to the Russian intervention, Washington can open a new conversation with its regional allies regarding Syria, Iran, and Egypt.
Mar 2, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
The U.S. Makes Crises in Ukraine and Syria Worse by Not Planning for Them
Russia’s incursion into Ukraine serves as a reminder of something policymakers have learned and forgotten many times over: geopolitics is not dead yet.
Mar 2, 2014
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  • Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Netanyahu and Obama to Review Progress on Iran
Recent U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions and insist on strict interpretation of the Geneva agreement provide a backdrop for the two leaders' upcoming discussion of the Iran nuclear issue.
Feb 28, 2014
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  • Patrick Clawson
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
Confronting the Changing Face of al-Qaeda Propaganda
The coordinator of the U.S. Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications describes how the "new normal" in global jihadist radicalization will require Washington and its allies to use public diplomacy as a major soft-power tool in countering violent extremism, both online and on the ground. Watch video or read his remarks.
Feb 25, 2014
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  • Alberto Fernandez
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Brief Analysis
The Key to Pressuring Assad Is UNSCR 2118
By focusing on the Syrian regime's faltering commitment to eliminate its chemical weapons, Washington can decisively push Damascus and Russia toward real progress on larger issues -- and also set the table for limited military strikes if they prove necessary.
Feb 21, 2014
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
Brief Analysis
Clear-Eyed Diplomacy: Strategic Shifts Needed in the Iran Negotiations
If Washington is to secure an Iranian nuclear deal that is sustainable and advances American interests, it must make several adjustments to its diplomatic strategy.
Feb 18, 2014
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  • Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Israel, America, and a Churning Middle East (Part II)
On February 4, 2014, Ambassador Dennis Ross addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute after participating in the Institute for National Security Studies annual conference in Tel Aviv. He was joined by Washington Institute executive director Robert Satloff and former national security advisor Stephen Hadley. The following is a
Feb 12, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
In-Depth Reports
Red Tape, Iron Nerve:
The Iranian Quest for U.S. Education
The rising number of Iranian exchange students presents an opportunity to revitalize U.S. public diplomacy outreach to Iran. In this new report, Steven Ditto demonstrates how lowering barriers, reaffirming America's commitment to human rights, and fulfilling past pledges can help pave the way for long-term and short-term change in Iran.
Feb 12, 2014
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  • Steven Ditto
Articles & Testimony
An Assertive Plan of Action for Syria
Washington Institute senior fellow Andrew Tabler addressed the Canadian parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development regarding the current situation in Syria. The following are his prepared remarks and policy recommendations. Mr. Chairman and Ranking Members: Thank you for the opportunity to testify. Following the outbreak of the
Feb 12, 2014
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
Video
Brief Analysis
Israel, America, and a Churning Middle East (Part I)
On February 4, 2014, former U.S. national security advisor Stephen Hadley addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute after participating in the Institute for National Security Studies annual conference in Tel Aviv and the Munich Security Conference. He was joined by Robert Satloff and Dennis Ross, The Washington Institute's
Feb 10, 2014
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  • Stephen Hadley
Brief Analysis
Assessing U.S. Strategy in the Israeli-Palestinian Talks: A Mideast Trip Report
This PolicyWatch is based on remarks made by Washington Institute executive director Robert Satloff at a February 4 Policy Forum. Read separate summaries of remarks by fellow speakers Stephen Hadley and Dennis Ross, or watch video of the entire forum above. Amid the swirl of Middle East chaos, Israelis are
Feb 5, 2014
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  • Robert Satloff
Brief Analysis
A New Approach to the Syria Crisis
The Obama administration seems to be understating the risks of minimalist engagement in Syria and overstating the risks of greater involvement, despite the achievable, worthwhile goals of military assistance and limited use of force.
Feb 4, 2014
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  • James Jeffrey
Video
Brief Analysis
Conflict in Syria: Geneva II and the Road Ahead
On January 27, 2014, Andrew Tabler, Jeffrey White, and Aaron Zelin addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Tabler is a senior fellow in the Institute's Program on Arab Politics and author of In the Lion's Den: An Eyewitness Account of Washington's Battle with Syria. White is a Defense
Jan 29, 2014
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
  • Jeffrey White
  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
How to Solve Obama's Iran Dilemma
A deal with Iran may or may not be possible, but convincing Congress to prepare new sanctions without adopting them yet should be much easier.
Jan 26, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Why Are Congressional Democrats Considering New Iran Sanctions?
The president's fellow party members in Congress are unhappy about his perceived lack of coordination with them on various issues, leading to a potentially damaging impasse on Iran.
Jan 17, 2014
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  • Patrick Clawson
Video
Geneva II: High Risk, Low Reward for the United States, Syrian Rebels
The international conference on Syria is unlikely to make headway toward a transitional government and might instead undermine U.S. interests in ending the civil war.
Jan 16, 2014
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  • David Schenker
  • Jeffrey White
Articles & Testimony
Addressing the Homegrown Terrorism Threat
U.S. efforts to intervene with radicalized and at-risk individuals can only thrive if the federal government is willing to commit money, not just lip service.
Jan 10, 2014
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  • Hedieh Mirahmadi
Articles & Testimony
The Repercussions of America's Uncertain Tone in the Middle East
Iraq is at a decisive impasse. An al-Qaeda threat able to operate as a quasi-conventional military force has seized large portions of western Iraq, including parts of Ramadi and Fallujah, two major cities in Anbar province. While the main reason for the growth of al-Qaeda in Iraq, a faction which
Jan 8, 2014
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  • James Jeffrey
In-Depth Reports
Turkey's 2014 Political Transition:
From Erdogan to Erdogan?
Turkey will hold local and presidential elections in 2014, both of significant import. The AKP, in power since 2002, has lasted longer than any other government since the country became a multiparty democracy in 1950. Likewise, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ruled Turkey longer than any other democratically elected
Jan 3, 2014
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  • Soner Cagaptay
  • James Jeffrey

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