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Israel

As a strong ally in the Middle East, Israel’s domestic politics and geopolitical role are of primary concern for the United States. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has confounded one administration after the other, with various attempts at brokering a peace process falling short of success. As Israel inches closer to the east with increased economic cooperation with India and China, as well as semi-discreet displays of engagement with Gulf neighbors, Israel’s independent foreign policy and controversial domestic policies continue to shape its relationship with the United States.

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Israel’s problematic role in perpetuating water insecurity for Palestine

Dispatches
Jun 17, 2026

What the US-Iran deal means for the rest of the Middle East (and beyond)

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Atlantic Council experts look at the ways the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran will affect other countries.

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Israel’s problematic role in perpetuating water insecurity for Palestine

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Jun 10, 2026

From a gap to a chasm: Diverging US and Israeli interests in the war with Iran

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Daniel B. Shapiro

The once-modest gap between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump has widened in recent weeks.

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Israel’s problematic role in perpetuating water insecurity for Palestine

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May 5, 2026

Dispatch from Beirut: Israel-Hezbollah talks risk falling into a failed, decades-long pattern

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Nicholas Blanford

As the war with Israel revives Hezbollah and divides Lebanon, the ongoing negotiations echo failed 1983 talks.

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MENASource

Jun 28, 2019

Israel’s problematic role in perpetuating water insecurity for Palestine

By Zena Agha

Climate change poses an existential and global threat to humanity. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is expected to be impacted more than any other area.

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In the News

Jun 25, 2019

Richard LeBaron Quoted in the Globe Post on Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan

By Richard LeBaron

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Israel Middle East

In the News

Jun 25, 2019

Richard Lebaron Quoted in the Strait Times on the Bahrain Economic Workshop

By Richard LeBaron

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Israel Middle East

In the News

Jun 25, 2019

Hellyer Quoted in the Guardian on Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan

By H.A. Hellyer

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Israel Middle East

In the News

Jun 24, 2019

Samet in Haaretz: Israel May Live to Regret Its Warming Ties With China
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In the News

Jun 24, 2019

Lipner in Arena Journal: Will the honeymoon with Trump end in Bahrain? (in Hebrew)
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MENASource

Jun 24, 2019

How the Manama Workshop on Palestine will succeed

By Richard LeBaron

The US-sponsored “Peace to Prosperity” workshop will convene in Bahrain on Tuesday June 25 and Wednesday June 26 to “discuss strategies and galvanize support for potential economic investments and initiatives that could be made possible by a peace agreement” between the Israelis and Palestinians.

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MENASource

Jun 24, 2019

Trilateral tribulations: The upcoming Israeli advisers meeting

By Mark N. Katz

Iran and its role in Syria are likely to be the main agenda item at the June 24-26 trilateral meeting of the US, Russian, and Israeli national security advisers in Israel. What US National Security Adviser John Bolton and his Israeli counterpart, Meir Ben-Shabbat, want from Russia is clear: Moscow’s in reducing or even eliminating the Iranian presence in Syria. Russian National Security Adviser Nikolai Patrushev, though, is unlikely to meet their demands on this score.

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News

Jun 13, 2019

Jonathan Fulton quoted in NTD: White House Senior Official Warns Israel About Chinese Investment

By Jonathan Fulton

Israel

In the News

Jun 11, 2019

Mark Katz quoted in Lobe Log: Will US And Israel Convince Russia To Alter Its Syria Policy?

By Mark Katz

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Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Resident Senior Fellow, Realign for Palestine

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Realign For Palestine

Arabic Conflict

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Amir Asmar

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Israel

Fellow

Alia Brahimi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Civil Society

Fellow

Danny Citrinowicz  

Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Cybersecurity

Fellow

Ariel Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Jonathan R. Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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