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Distilled to its essence, Tehran’s steadfast support for Assad is not driven by the geopolitical or financial interests of the Iranian nation, nor the religious convictions of the Islamic Republic, but by a visceral hatred for the state of Israel.
Mohammed bin Salman’s recent remarks about Israel seemed to be old wine in a more attractive bottle.
While other Palestinian institutions are in crisis, Hamas has maintained its integrity and survived political turmoil. But to capitalize on this, it will need to revise its strategy.
The lack of elite support for nonviolent protests in Palestine means the model of local resistance will remain marginalized.
A discussion on lessons learned from the Arab Peace Initiative, the two-state solution, and the future direction of Jordan.
The Trump administration’s plan for Palestinian-Israeli peace appears to take only one side into consideration.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
As the Trump presidency passes its one-year mark, it provides an opportunity to take stock of the administration’s Middle East policy. Trump’s short term failures, and even his successes, may lead to unintended consequences that will weaken the U.S. position in the region.
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
If the Trump administration stops funding UNRWA, the humanitarian consequences will be dramatic.
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