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.
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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.
Middle East and North Africa
Will Israel and Iran Go To War in Syria?
Daniel Byman Fri, Oct 5, 2018, 9:46 AM
To prevent direct confrontation, Israel will need to create a more stable deterrence situation in the region.
Israel-Palestine
Will There Be a Third Intifada?
Daniel Byman Wed, Sep 12, 2018, 10:26 AM
Arab states and the Palestinian public are not eager for another round of violence, but Israel is ready to respond to one.
Hezbollah
Another War in Lebanon?
Daniel Byman Thu, Sep 6, 2018, 10:03 AM
Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel are running high. What is keeping the peace—and can it last?
Middle East and North Africa
Federalists, Heed the Lessons of Iraqi Consolidation
Lisa Blaydes Sat, Aug 18, 2018, 9:00 AM
Failed efforts suggest a federalist system based in Baghdad might create new problems.
Omphalos
Deconcentrating Power in Arab-Majority Countries
Zaid Al-Ali Fri, Aug 17, 2018, 1:27 PM
Many states in the Arab world have debated the value of decentralization and federalism, but none has successfully adopted a constitution that satisfies those objectives.