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Feb 21, 2025

How Trump can deliver on disrupting Red Sea weapons smuggling by the Houthis

By Eleonora Ardemagni

As the Trump administration’s Yemen policy takes shape, it is clear that choking off the Houthis’ weapons routes is a central part of the president’s strategy, and US partners in Yemen are eager to play an active role.

Crisis Management Defense Policy

MENASource

Feb 21, 2025

What the Middle East conflicts reveal about the future of terrorism

By Maayan Dagan

As policymakers turn to the future of Gaza and other political negotiations, they should also take note of the lessons learned over the past sixteen months.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 21, 2025

The killings of two Tehran judges show the Islamic Republic is disintegrating

By Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

From the narratives emerging out of Tehran about the killing of the two judges, one thing is clear: The ayatollah is losing his grip on power.

Civil Society Human Rights

MENASource

Feb 13, 2025

Dispatch from Syria: ‘Syrians cannot focus on their future if they are still drowning in their past’

By Arwa Damon

The pain felt by those searching for clues in the dark void of the former regime’s detention system is palpable, Arwa Damon reports from Syria.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 10, 2025

What to know about Jordanian King Abdullah’s visit to Washington

By Ahmad Sharawi

During his visit, King Abdullah will likely warn Trump that his resettlement idea will destabilize the Middle East, jeopardize Jordan’s peace with Israel, and even threaten the kingdom’s stability.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

MENASource

Feb 7, 2025

Is Israel laying the groundwork to stay in Lebanon and defy a second withdrawal deadline?

By Nicholas Blanford

After missing one deadline to pull its forces out of south Lebanon following a ceasefire, there are signs that Israel is establishing a more permanent presence.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 7, 2025

The aftermath of the Gaza war will determine the trajectory of US-Egypt relations

By Shahira Amin

The direction of US-Egypt relations will be determined by how US policymakers address the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war—and how Sisi responds to Trump's idea to "take over" Gaza.

Conflict Extremism

MENASource

Feb 5, 2025

How the US can benefit from deepening Azerbaijani-Israeli ties

By Joseph Epstein

Washington should learn from Israel’s diplomatic and security collaboration with Azerbaijan to bolster its own ties with Baku.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

MENASource

Feb 3, 2025

If the MENA region wants to unlock its youth potential, it should look to sports

By Hezha Barzani

As a golden era of sports takes shape in the Middle East and North Africa, the region has a unique opportunity to seize on this positive momentum to set up the young generation for success through sports.

Economy & Business Middle East

MENASource

Feb 3, 2025

Waiting on a friend: Will Netanyahu get a sweet deal—or a raw deal—from Trump?

By Shalom Lipner

With Netanyahu visiting the White House on February 4, the world will be watching to see whether Trump offers him a deal that he can't refuse.

Conflict Crisis Management
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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Crisis Management