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The Arab Spring at Six Years
Lessons and Prospects
Across the Middle East, authoritarianism has found new life in the struggle against ever more radicalized militant groups in a landscape of dire threat. And entrenched in place is the skewed dynamic that simultaneously doomed autocracies to collapse following the Arab Spring uprisings while casting doubt on the long-term prospects
Apr 26, 2017
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Hassan Mneimneh
Fikra Forum
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Firing Up Kurdish Nationalism in Iraq
04/26/17 Last month, the governor of Kirkuk, Najmaldin Karim, raised the Kurdistan flag in the province, causing uproar inside Iraq and across the region. The Iraqi parliament denounced the unilateral decision, dismissing it as unconstitutional. The Kirkuk province itself was quick to condemn the action as well and asked for
Apr 26, 2017
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Yerevan Saeed
Brief Analysis
The Abbas-Trump Agenda: Urging Modest Steps Toward Peace
Although the Palestinian leader is hesitant to discuss tougher U.S. requests and may be unable to deliver on them immediately, President Trump should make firm demands on difficult issues while offering to work with him on meeting them.
Apr 26, 2017
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Ghaith al-Omari
Articles & Testimony
Common Threats Offer New Opportunities for Israel-GCC Cooperation
The Trump administration should treat the Gulf's quiet security coordination with Israel as a chance to counter Iranian and jihadist threats in the region, perhaps even parlaying it into progress on the Palestinian issue.
Apr 26, 2017
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Dennis Ross
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
The Dangers of the Institutionalization of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units
The emergence and legitimization of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU or Hashd al-Shaabi) represent a continued phenomenon in modern Iraqi history: a weak state and divided armies. For democracy to emerge, the army has to be united and neutral so that it can provide a space for competition among various
Apr 25, 2017
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Sardar Aziz
Brief Analysis
Algeria's Growing Security Problems
By encouraging Algiers to develop a more comprehensive approach to the persistent extremist threat in the south and east, Washington can also help manage the crises in Libya and Mali.
Apr 25, 2017
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Vish Sakthivel
Brief Analysis
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, One Year On
Royal rivalries, oil uncertainties, and premature optimism about reform initiatives could jeopardize the kingdom's hopes for transformative economic change.
Apr 24, 2017
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Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Does Egypt Need an FTA with the United States?
Given the many factors militating against a U.S.-Egypt trade deal, Washington should instead push for the Egyptians to avail themselves of existing mechanisms, especially the Qualifying Industrial Zones.
Apr 24, 2017
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Haisam Hassanein
In-Depth Reports
The New Sultan: Erdogan and the Crisis of Modern Turkey
In a world of rising tensions between Russia and the United States, the Middle East and Europe, Sunnis and Shiites, Islamism and liberalism, Turkey is at the epicenter. And at the heart of Turkey is its right-wing populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Since 2002, Erdogan has consolidated his hold on
Apr 24, 2017
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Soner Cagaptay
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Famine, Houthis, and Peace Talks Confront Yemen
Although allies are calling for escalation, Washington should limit itself to incremental diplomatic and military steps in order to avoid humanitarian catastrophes and other unintended consequences.
Apr 23, 2017
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Eric Pelofsky
Video
Brief Analysis
Turkey's 'New Sultan'
Prospects for Future U.S. and Regional Policy
Read a summary or watch video of an in-depth conversation regarding Turkey's recent referendum, which has further consolidated Erdogan's hold on power but also signaled deep internal divisions.
Apr 21, 2017
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Soner Cagaptay
Gonul Tol
Amberin Zaman
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Could Italy Get Trump to Care About Fixing Libya?
To take a strong step forward on a major ongoing conflict, the president should listen closely to a U.S. ally and make a clear statement in support of Libya's unity government and the UN-sponsored peace process.
Apr 20, 2017
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Ben Fishman
Fikra Forum
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Regional Consequences of Trump's Travel Ban
On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, indefinitely prohibiting all Syrian refugees from entering the United States and banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries: Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen. The executive order unleashed a storm of criticism
Apr 20, 2017
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Mohamed Abdelaziz
Fikra Forum
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The Day After: What the United States Can Do
As the Nuri mosque, the place where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdad declared his caliphate in 2014, appears in the crosshairs of advancing Iraqi troops, the military defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Iraqi theater looks virtually certain. But as the end of the
Apr 19, 2017
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Omar Al-Nidawi
Articles & Testimony
Palestinians Aren't Ready to Make Peace With Israel, But That Doesn't Rule Out a Peace Deal
While 'warm' peace should remain the ultimate goal, a cold, flawed peace is infinitely preferable to no peace at all, and Israel has already struck such accords with other Arab governments.
Apr 19, 2017
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Ghaith al-Omari
Articles & Testimony
Taxing Times in Jordan
Under increasing pressure from regional wars and more than a million refugees, Amman is ratcheting up taxes on ordinary citizens to bridge the budget gap.
Apr 19, 2017
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David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
Turkey in Crisis
Without an organized opposition, Erdogan's expanded powers may end Turkish democracy.
Apr 18, 2017
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Soner Cagaptay
Articles & Testimony
Defeat by Annihilation: Mobility and Attrition in the Islamic State's Defense of Mosul
A detailed look at how the group has chosen to fight the final stages of the battle in northern Iraq, with potential lessons for the next 'last stand' battle in Raqqa.
Apr 18, 2017
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Michael Knights
Alex Almeida
Brief Analysis
Rouhani Likely to Survive Election Shake-Up
Although the entry of two high-profile hardliners could make the race more interesting, the current president remains the favorite in Iran's May 19 election, which could also help determine the next Supreme Leader.
Apr 17, 2017
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Mehdi Khalaji
Fikra Forum
A Different Message to Prince Mohammad bin Salman from Another Young Saudi
April 17, 2017 In the year 622, the Prophet Muhammad migrated to the city of Medina, where he established his state and wrote his famous document regarding the protection of civil society and respect for freedom. Faith, morality, and equality were essential values of this small state. Today, the ruling
Apr 17, 2017
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Adel bin Abed
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