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The May 1948 Vote That Made the State of Israel
It has long been accepted that Israel's founders settled two burning issues in closely decided votes just days before the state's birth, but that conventional wisdom is only half right.
Apr 2, 2018
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Martin Kramer
Brief Analysis
Mismanagement Leaves Iran's Economy Vulnerable
Findings from a new IMF report imply that greater U.S. pressure would have considerable impact on the country's shock-prone economy.
Mar 30, 2018
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Patrick Clawson
Fikra Forum
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2018 Iraqi Elections: Three Observations Doubts the Effectiveness of the Next Government
In May 2018, Iraqis will again dip their forefingers in that purple ink and choose their representatives for Parliament. Unlike previous elections, this election has a unique taste of importance as it comes right after the declaration of victory against IS (Islamic State) in Iraq. The next parliament will form
Mar 29, 2018
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Ali Adnan Mohammed
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Iranian Clergy Versus Democracy
With neither reform nor revolution likely to succeed in the near future, the Islamic Republic's essential flaws may become fatal.
Mar 29, 2018
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Mehdi Khalaji
Articles & Testimony
Putin's Dictatorship—and Antisemitism
The Russian leader has long exploited anti-Jewish politicians and rhetoric to further his own authoritarian goals.
Mar 29, 2018
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Anna Borshchevskaya
Fikra Forum
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Do we need an Arab Index of Terrorism?
An index is a quantitative, statistical measurement tool by which observed events, trends, and natural and human phenomena are converted to units and numbers. It serves two basic purposes: first, to identify the size of the problem and accurately measure it in order to grasp the current situation; and second
Mar 29, 2018
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Saud Al-Sharafat
In-Depth Reports
Beyond Security: Steps Toward Warmer Egypt-Israel Relations
Nearly four decades after Egypt and Israel signed their peace treaty, security cooperation between the former foes is arguably stronger than ever. Limited economic cooperation also prevails through Qualifying Industrial Zones, areas in which Egyptians manufacture products using Israeli materials, thereafter exporting the goods to the United States duty-free. Yet
Mar 29, 2018
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Haisam Hassanein
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State with No Army, Army with No State
Evolution of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces, 1994–2018
No institution embodies the move toward Palestinian self-determination quite like the Palestinian Authority security forces (PASF). Created in the wake of the Oslo Accords, the PASF encompasses a collection of gendarmerie, police, intelligence, and civil defense services that has played a crucial role, for both good and ill, in every
Mar 27, 2018
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Neri Zilber
Ghaith al-Omari
Brief Analysis
A China-Pakistan Base Deal Could Put Iran on the Back Foot
Beijing's economic project in Gwadar Port and planned military presence in the Jiwani peninsula may wind up redrawing the region's geopolitical map.
Mar 27, 2018
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Farzin Nadimi
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Muhammad bin Salman Deserves Support — “Whether He is Right or Wrong”
Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MbS) might benefit from a reassessment of some of his bold policies, notably in external affairs: whether in Yemen, where a preemptive action has stalled into a war of attrition to the detriment of the Yemeni population; or in Qatar, where a boycott intended
Mar 27, 2018
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Promoting Political Pluralism in the Middle East
Civil society figures and experts discuss how reform efforts have fared in Morocco, Tunisia, and Iraq, focusing on socioeconomic metrics that are still lagging behind political progress.
Mar 26, 2018
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Aboubakr Jamai
Lobna Jeribi
Oussama Sghaier
Bilal Wahab
Brief Analysis
Defeating Iran's Roadside Bombs in Yemen
To save lives and speed the war's end, the United States and UN should make urgent use of their expertise and evidence on countering advanced Iranian munitions.
Mar 26, 2018
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Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
Saudi Arabia's War in Yemen: A View from the Ground
Washington should not abandon its low-cost military assistance, which is helping to counter cross-border missile attacks, reduce collateral damage from airstrikes, protect global sea lanes, and push the Houthis back to the negotiating table.
Mar 26, 2018
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Michael Knights
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It's a 'Cold Peace' with Israel; Egypt Prohibits Full Normalization
On the anniversary of their landmark treaty, anti-Israel rhetoric and actions by the Egyptian government remain one of the biggest obstacles to further normalization.
Mar 25, 2018
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Haisam Hassanein
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Rethinking Security Force Assistance in the Middle East
Read or watch a discussion on how the United States can improve its mixed record of success with train-and-equip programs in the region, including remarks by the Army's director of force management.
Mar 23, 2018
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Mara Karlin
James Dubik
Brian Mennes
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Arab Media on Bolton, Pompeo, North Korea
Initial Arab media reaction was mixed after the March 22 announcement that John Bolton would soon replace H. R. McMaster as President Donald Trump's top national security adviser. In the current polarized Arab media discourse, the latest spin tended to follow different national predilections. For example, Saudi Arabia's Al-Arabiya website
Mar 23, 2018
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David Pollock
Mohamed Abdelaziz
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3 Steps Trump Should Take Before Meeting Kim Jong Un
Failure to prepare properly for such an important summit would carry significant risks.
Mar 23, 2018
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Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Trump's North Korea Talks Need to Address Syrian and Iranian Proliferation
When Pyongyang was able to cooperate freely with Middle Eastern regimes in the past, it built a clandestine nuclear reactor in Syria, so Washington cannot afford to turn a blind eye to such activity again.
Mar 22, 2018
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Jay Solomon
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
The Western Media Misguided Narrative about Al Jazeera
On June 5, 2017, yet another dangerous crisis broke out in the Middle East: The Arab Quartet, whose members are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt, decided to cut diplomatic ties with neighboring state Qatar. The response of American and Western media to the affair has been
Mar 22, 2018
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Emad Elhady
Fikra Forum
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Thomas Parker’s Comment on Maged Atef’s “Revelatory Elections – A State of Divide and Rule”
I want to thank Mr. Maged Atef for his fine article on the upcoming Egyptian election. I read it several times with great pleasure and interest since Egypt is one of the most important countries in the world, and not just in the Arab world. My comments here go beyond
Mar 21, 2018
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Thomas Parker
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