Policy Analysis

Arab and Mediterranean countries with common interests are creating new shared tools that can be used to combat Turkish and Iranian influence in their regions.

Societal transformation in Iraq requires motivated, capable young people who can redefine the status quo in their country.

New polls show that Iraqis want institutional change, but they are losing faith in elections as a real means towards reform.

The pandemic has not ended terrorism in Jordan, and ISIS is still a significant threat.

There are several steps the Biden administration can take to strengthen its allies in Syria and promote a peaceful solution.

Members of the political class and the general public are increasingly anticipating and expecting that Palestinian elections will take place due to an unusual convergence of interests between PA president Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) and Hamas.

Given our perpetual crises, we Iraqis rarely look back. But unless Iraqis collectively understand the past and decide how to avoid repeating its mistakes, we are bound to pay these crimes forward as we have in the past.

Good relations with Iraqi Kurdistan are a valuable strategic asset for the United States, but support from the Biden administration should not be unconditional.

Iraq's Yazidis need assertive international support to protect their rights and well-being. ​

After more than a decade of feuding, Palestinian factions face an opportunity for change.

Interviews reveal how Syrian officials are extorting their people.

China, Russia, and Iran are currently exploiting COVID-19 to conduct information warfare, specifically targeting the Middle East.

By committing to long-term investments in Jordan’s communities through support for social enterprises, the United States can contribute to the country’s stability and economic growth.

A federalist system is the only viable option for a new government in Yemen.

The United States and Jordan need to broaden the scope of their security relationship and prepare for a more diverse array of security concerns.

Facing Turkish, Iranian, and Islamist threats, Kurds in Iraq and Syria are hoping for more U.S. support than they saw under the Trump administration.

Kurds in Turkey and Iran could be valuable partners as the United States navigates difficult relations with both countries.

Dire circumstances are pushing Lebanese people to the edge, which could bring violent results.

After the UN's failures regarding Assad, Syrians need a more forceful option to restore their dignity and rights.

Algeria's divided political system has limited time to make critical reforms.