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Trump's First Foreign Policy Win Could Be in Syria
The incoming Trump team has a quick shot at averting worse disasters in Syria, with its new Russian gambit.
Jan 19, 2017
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David Pollock
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Can António Guterres Save the World?
António Guterres assumes his position in a world that seems not to trust in the organization or the values that it fosters. Yet his personal record and ideological outlook may rescue his mission from failure
Jan 19, 2017
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Shifting International Support for Libya's Unity Government
If the Trump administration steers away from the internationally backed unity government and toward the Russian/Egyptian-backed strongman, Khalifa Haftar, it risks ending Libya's fragile accord and sparking another civil war.
Jan 19, 2017
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Ben Fishman
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Iran Appoints Seasoned Qods Force Operative as Ambassador to Iraq
General Masjedi reportedly has a long track record of overseeing deadly anticoalition operations and making threatening statements against Israel and other U.S. allies, so his appointment to the embassy in Baghdad is highly troubling.
Jan 18, 2017
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Farzin Nadimi
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President Trump Must Rally His Middle Eastern Allies and End Iran's War of Attrition
The new administration can succeed in the region if it understands the nature of the threats posed by Iran and radical Islamists, is prepared to work with America’s traditional partners, and appreciates how to take advantage of the latest local developments.
Jan 18, 2017
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Dennis Ross
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Moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem:
From Campaign Promise to Policy Challenge
If President Trump decides to honor his commitment to relocate the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, he should move quickly to consult with Israel, assess and prepare responses for potential security challenges, and engage key regional and international partners in the context of a broader adjustment
Jan 17, 2017
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Robert Satloff
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Potential Benefits of Easing Sudan Sanctions
The president's latest decision could encourage Sudan's ongoing shift toward more favorable policies in the Middle East, and without surrendering the incoming administration's leverage.
Jan 13, 2017
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Katherine Bauer
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Twitter and the Saudi Campaign to Preserve Male Guardianship Over Women
The New York Times this fall published an article entitled “‘I Live in a Lie’: Saudi Women Speak Up.” The piece portrays life as a Saudi woman living under a system that forbids women from basic pursuits such as traveling, attending college, and accessing health care without the permission of
Jan 13, 2017
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Kendall Bianchi
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Tempering Expectations for the Paris Conference
The meeting's main outcomes will probably disappoint ardent supporters and detractors alike, but the parties should not dismiss the potential progress offered by its more modest, concrete recommendations.
Jan 13, 2017
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Ghaith al-Omari
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Russia's Hacking Discussion Is Too Important for Partisanship
The argument that Russia's cyber-attacks are irrelevant because they didn't influence the election outcome, even if true, misses the point.
Jan 12, 2017
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Anna Borshchevskaya
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Here's What Plan B in the Middle East Should Look Like
The Trump administration should take a new approach to the conflict, refining U.S. policy toward Israeli settlements and more actively promoting peaceful coexistence until meaningful negotiations become feasible again.
Jan 12, 2017
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Stuart Eizenstat
Dennis Ross
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NGO Law in Egypt
January 12, 2017 At the end of November, Egyptian parliament approved a new law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), spreading worry in the minds of those interested in Egyptian affairs in general. This law is the latest step toward finishing off rights organizations in Egypt. In addition to targeting NGO workers
Jan 12, 2017
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Maged Atef
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The Counterintuitive Role of Air Defense in Iran's Anti-Status Quo Regional Strategy
While Iran's air defenses are a central element of its deterrent capabilities, newly arrived long-range mobile systems like the S-300 could also enable it to constrain the air forces of its neighbors over their own sovereign territory, thereby enhancing Tehran's ability to intimidate and coerce these neighbors.
Jan 11, 2017
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Farzin Nadimi
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U.S. Policy on Turkey
The Trump administration should revamp policy toward Turkey to emphasize a transactional approach to critical bilateral issues, counsels two leading experts on U.S.-Turkish relations. In the first in a series of Washington Institute presidential transition papers addressing key policy challenges across the Middle East, former U.S. ambassador to Ankara James
Jan 11, 2017
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James Jeffrey
Soner Cagaptay
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Iranian-Backed Terrorism in Bahrain: Finding a Sustainable Solution
The United States needs to balance tough love with public validation of justifiable security concerns as Manama seeks to reverse the dangerous growth of Iranian-supported militant cells on the island.
Jan 11, 2017
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Matthew Levitt
Michael Knights
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After the Islamic State in Libya: All-Out War?
The battle against the Islamic State in Sirte distracted many observers from Libya's ongoing political dysfunction, failed reconciliation process, and growing potential for renewed inter-militia warfare.
Jan 11, 2017
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Andrew Engel
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Commercial Diplomacy in the Middle East
In addition to boosting the economic prospects of individual countries, the QIZ arrangements between Egypt, Israel, and the United States show how trade can be used as a powerful catalyst for multilateral cooperation on other fronts.
Jan 11, 2017
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Haisam Hassanein
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The Growing Islamic State Threat in Jordan
Amman has shaken up its counterterrorism and military leadership in response to an uptick in attacks and security failures, and Washington cannot afford to be complacent about the kingdom's situation either.
Jan 10, 2017
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David Schenker
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How Israel Catches Lone Wolves
The successful campaign to curb the latest 'eruption' of attacks has relied on technology, smart policing, and cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.
Jan 10, 2017
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Ehud Yaari
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More Information Is Needed to Evaluate Implementation of the Iran Nuclear Deal
Experts need sufficient information to make informed judgments about whether the deal's terms are being implemented in full, and it is unclear whether any mechanism exists to detect procurement violations.
Jan 10, 2017
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Katherine Bauer
Patrick Clawson
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