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Oct 4, 2018
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Patrick Clawson
Brief Analysis
Hezbollah’s Urban Missile Factories Put Civilians at Risk
Even if exposing missile sites does not convince the group to dismantle them, it would at least counter the narrative that ‘resistance’ is good for the Lebanese people and economy.
Oct 4, 2018
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Hanin Ghaddar
Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
After the Ilyushin Crash: Israel's Anti-Iran Operations in Syria
Russia delivered advanced air-defense systems to Syria after the recent airplane-downing incident, but its desire to check Iran could permit continued Israeli operations in the Syrian skies.
Oct 3, 2018
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Assaf Orion
Articles & Testimony
The Worrisome Mystery of a Saudi Journalist’s Whereabouts
If Riyadh did in fact order Khashoggi’s detention, it may be miscalculating the likely negative impact on U.S. diplomacy and Western investment.
Oct 3, 2018
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Simon Henderson
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In-Depth Reports
Iraq's Post-2014 Counter Terrorism Service
More than a decade ago, the United States created the elite Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service to conduct, coordinate, and lead CT efforts within the country. The CTS generally thrived in this role, even as Iraqis viewed the group with suspicion owing to its secretive operations, forbidding look, and avoidance of
Oct 2, 2018
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David Witty
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If Trump Wants the Ultimate Deal, He Must Not Repeat These Mistakes
Israeli-Palestinian peace is elusive because all of the parties, including the United States, have made a series of damaging but preventable errors.
Oct 2, 2018
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Dennis Ross
David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
For a Second Time, Iran Fires Missiles at IS Targets in Syria
Tehran likely used the attack to demonstrate its unhindered regional reach, while flashing its enhanced deterrent posture through the testing of new military hardware.
Oct 1, 2018
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Farzin Nadimi
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Oct 1, 2018
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Bilal Wahab
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The Role of the Popular Mobilization Forces in the Iraqi Political Process
Wars do not break out in developing countries without armed groups appearing alongside regime forces, and Iraq is no exception. However, the fact that armed Shia factions have united under one banner as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) has been an unexpected development in Iraqi politics. Although adhering to the
Oct 1, 2018
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Adel al-Gabouri
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Remembering Gaza Disengagement 13 Years Later: Personal Reflections on a Missed Opportunity
Introduction It is sometimes hard to imagine in 2018 that a different vision existed for Gaza than the one that currently exists in the news, and that Gazans live daily. Yet, I was a member of a hopeful group of technocrats who developed a clear roadmap for Gaza after Israel
Oct 1, 2018
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Mohammed Samhouri
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Is the Yemen War Really Deadlocked? Think Again.
The Saudi-led coalition is already eyeing gains beyond the vital western coast.
Sep 30, 2018
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Michael Knights
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Arabic Political Comedy: A Vector for Liberalization?
When the “Arab Spring” seemed to promise a transformation from autocracy to citizen empowerment, Bassem Youssef—an Egyptian medical doctor by training—carved for himself an unprecedented niche in Arabic-language media. First on YouTube in 2011, then on broadcast television, Youssef became the “Egyptian Jon Stewart”, the first comedic commentator on serious
Sep 28, 2018
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Kurdistan’s Islamist Parties Strategize in Upcoming Elections
With elections for Iraq’s Kurdistan region slated for September 30, one key and often overlooked actor in the political arena is the changing role of the Islamic political movement in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). While the usual players, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)
Sep 28, 2018
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Mera Jasm Bakr
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Nuclear Deal Was Not a Magic Wand for Rouhani—Iran in New Crisis
The Iranian president focused on the nuclear file to the exclusion of all other issues, and his country is feeling the consequences today.
Sep 28, 2018
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Mehdi Khalaji
Brief Analysis
Sep 28, 2018
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Barbara A. Leaf
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Israel, Iran, Syria and Trump Strategy: The Best Way Forward
Enhanced Russian support for the Syrian regime could dramatically boost risks for Israeli operations, and U.S. intervention alone can shift the calculus.
Sep 27, 2018
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Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Iran and Hezbollah in Syria: U.S. Policy Options
A veteran Lebanese journalist discusses achievements by Iran and its chief proxy over seven years of war, and how U.S. countermeasures could still help restore stability and deter jihadism in Syria.
Sep 27, 2018
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Hanin Ghaddar
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Containing Iranian Proxies in Iraq
A former U.S. ambassador offers recommendations on how Washington can most effectively employ sanctions against Shia militias, reengage with Baghdad, and welcome a role from its Arab allies.
Sep 26, 2018
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Barbara A. Leaf
Brief Analysis
The Shia Arabs of Khuzestan
Tribal identity supersedes religious affiliation in this community, helping explain why Tehran can expect further challenges from this southwestern province.
Sep 25, 2018
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Mehdi Khalaji
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Sep 25, 2018
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Michael Singh
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