Israel-Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Not a Bankruptcy Sale
Andrew Miller Wed, Jan 23, 2019, 8:00 AM
The Trump administration's peace plan is irreparably flawed. The longer it's postponed, the better.
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Middle East and North Africa
U.S. Syria Withdrawal Impact on Kurdish Partners
Nicholas Norberg Tue, Jan 8, 2019, 3:12 PM
President Trump’s unexpected announcement of U.S. withdrawal from Syria holds special significance for Washington’s Syrian- Kurdish partners, who have been essential in the fight against Islamic State.
Iran
The Iranian Revolution and Its Legacy of Terrorism
Daniel Byman Fri, Jan 4, 2019, 9:00 AM
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran has proved one of the most consequential events in the history of modern terrorism.
Middle East and North Africa
Yemen After a Saudi Withdrawal: How Much Would Change?
Daniel Byman Wed, Dec 5, 2018, 8:00 AM
An end to the Saudi intervention is a good first step to ending suffering in Yemen, but by itself it will not be enough.
counterterrorism
Was Syria Different? Anticipating the Next Islamic State
Daniel Byman Tue, Nov 20, 2018, 7:00 AM
Counterterrorism officials must be on alert for the next cause that, like in Syria, produces a surge of foreign fighters and terrorism. But they should not assume past is prologue.
Middle East and North Africa
The Trouble with Israel’s Enemy Lists
Michael N. Barnett Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 8:01 AM
Canary Mission undermines the Israeli cause.
Supreme Court of Israel
Israel’s Supreme Court Hands a Victory to Lara Alqasem, But the Future of Foreigners’ Free Speech Remains Uncertain
Lila Margalit Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 7:44 AM
The Alqasem ruling seems to make the possibility that the Supreme Court will strike down Israel’s anti-BDS law even more remote.
Iran
‘Sanctions Are Coming,’ But Trump Has No Achievable End Game for Iran
Suzanne Maloney Wed, Nov 7, 2018, 10:22 AM
The Trump administration ramped up pressure on Iran this week, but what does it want?
Politics & National Security
How Might a Democratic Congress Improve Counterterrorism and Middle East Policy
Daniel Byman Tue, Nov 6, 2018, 11:11 PM
A Democratic House can help decrease the risk of terrorism, limit the endless post-9/11 wars, and restore some coherence to the U.S.’s Middle East policy.
Israel
In Trump We Trust? Israel and the Trump Administration.
Daniel Byman, Tamara Cofman Wittes Fri, Oct 26, 2018, 8:00 AM
President Trump’s conduct in the Middle East leaves Israel more vulnerable on multiple fronts.