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Iran, Iraq, and the Politics of Civilization
The concept of the civilizational state helps explain how Iran is challenging the liberal international system and weakening Iraqi sovereignty.
Apr 22, 2021
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Sardar Aziz
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Restoring the U.S. Moral Standing in the Middle East through a Focus on Reform and Civil Society
The United States needs to restore emphasis on its values in order to combat critical media narratives and a growing appreciation for China.
Apr 21, 2021
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Hassan Mneimneh
Video
Brief Analysis
Can Erdogan Charm Biden?
An expert conversation on the pitfalls and potential areas of cooperation between Washington and Ankara in the coming years.
Apr 21, 2021
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Soner Cagaptay
Asli Aydintasbas
Max Hoffman
Jenny White
Brief Analysis
Hamas Fields a Militant Electoral List: Implications for U.S.-Palestinian Ties
The group plans to put numerous convicted terrorists on the ballot, and neither the PA nor the international community seems willing to talk about the potential legal, diplomatic, and budgetary consequences.
Apr 21, 2021
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Katherine Bauer
Matthew Levitt
Articles & Testimony
Russia in the Middle East: A Source of Stability or a Pot-Stirrer?
If Washington continues to deprioritize the Middle East, Russia will accelerate its convergence with Iran and essentially determine Syria’s future, which could result in a more explicit and dangerous nexus between these actors.
Apr 21, 2021
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Anna Borshchevskaya
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Profile: Usbat al-Thaireen
Usbat al-Thaireen is the earliest known facade group employed to veil Kataib Hezbollah's culpability in anti-coalition operations, and its eventual shutdown may provide an important case study of such a group's complete life cycle.
Apr 20, 2021
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Crispin Smith
Michael Knights
Hamdi Malik
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Militia Spotlight: Profiles
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Intra-Kurdish Unity Talks in Northeastern Syria Are Potentially in Jeopardy
The talks, which resumed in April in secret sessions, have made progress toward an agreement. But many are concerned that delays and unreasonable demands have turned the talks into theater among regional parties vying for power.
Apr 20, 2021
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Kenneth R. Rosen
Brief Analysis
Who Is Mohammad Reza Fallahzadeh, the New Deputy Commander of Iran’s Qods Force?
A closer look at the general’s service in Syria, his political and military connections, and his potential influence on how the Qods Force carries out future operations abroad.
Apr 20, 2021
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Ali Alfoneh
Articles & Testimony
Can New Tech Save Iraq’s Old Economy?
In recalibrating its relationship with Baghdad, the Biden administration should consider how it can encourage the evolution of the country’s nascent cyber economy.
Apr 20, 2021
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Bilal Wahab
Michael Rubin
Articles & Testimony
Iran’s Game Plan for Iraq’s Militias
Tehran still regards the full withdrawal of U.S. forces as its ultimate goal, and its Iraqi proxies are more than happy to use escalation for that purpose whenever they can.
Apr 19, 2021
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Hamdi Malik
Video
Brief Analysis
Don't Part the Red Sea: Formulating Holistic Policy Toward a Key Region
A former NAVCENT commander joins a panel of distinguished diplomats and experts to discuss why Washington should approach the region’s disparate economic, political, and security issues in a more integrated fashion.
Apr 19, 2021
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John Miller
Susan L. Ziadeh
Tibor Nagy
Elana DeLozier
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Underground Las Vegas
From pop stars to porn stars to bitcoins, the rise of online gambling sites in Iran is raising eyebrows—as well as questions about whether the IRGC and other regime organs are benefitting from the scandalous new industry.
Apr 16, 2021
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Arash Aalaei
In-Depth Reports
'A Caliphate That Gathered':
Addressing the Challenge of Jihadist Foreign Fighter Hubs
By devoting resources to areas of concentrated recruitment, the Biden administration can reduce the scope of future Middle East conflicts along with the likelihood that U.S. troops will once again be drawn into them.
Apr 15, 2021
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Nate Rosenblatt
Articles & Testimony
Bibi “Natanzyahu” Plays Bad Cop on Iran
Washington’s conspicuous silence over the nuclear sabotage at Natanz no doubt stems from the fact that Israel has bought more time for negotiations.
Apr 14, 2021
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David Pollock
In-Depth Reports
Deterring Iran in the Gray Zone
Insights from Four Decades of Conflict
The United States has repeatedly failed to understand the unique requirements of gray zone deterrence. A U.S. strategy would not only facilitate more successful diplomacy with Tehran but also enhance efforts to counter other actors such as China and Russia.
Apr 14, 2021
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Michael Eisenstadt
Brief Analysis
Iran and Israel’s Undeclared War at Sea (Part 2): The Potential for Military Escalation
Although both sides have sought to keep their tit-for-tat maritime attacks under control, they pose a substantial risk of miscalculation and escalation that could jeopardize international shipping.
Apr 13, 2021
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Farzin Nadimi
Articles & Testimony
Team of Legal Gladiators? Iraqi Militias’ Tortured Relationship with Law
Iran-backed armed groups hate being exposed as criminals in the eyes of a populace that cares deeply about rule of law, so they have turned Iraq’s legal sector into a battlespace.
Apr 12, 2021
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Crispin Smith
Hamdi Malik
Michael Knights
Articles & Testimony
‘Suspicious’ Blackout at Iranian Nuclear Site Almost Certain to Prompt Retaliation
Israel was silent the last time there was a mysterious explosion at Natanz, but this time Iran is not only being embarrassed, it is being humiliated.
Apr 12, 2021
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Simon Henderson
Video
Brief Analysis
Teaching the Holocaust in the Arab World
A remarkable panel of Arab educators, activists, and civic leaders share their experiences with breaking regional taboos and formulating effective ways to teach youths about genocide.
Apr 12, 2021
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Ali al-Nuaimi
Zeina Barakat
El Mehdi Boudra
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Fikra Forum
The Conflicting Moroccan Responses to Normalization with Israel
Moroccan responses to normalization with Israel are split along two opposing narratives, although popular resistance to normalization is unlikely to cause any real change.
Apr 12, 2021
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Sadik Rddad
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