Policy Analysis

Despite the welcome news on Sweden, the old Turkey is not coming back, but Erdogan’s apparent shift to legacy-building mode will give Washington opportunities to leverage his influence abroad.

تهران پیشتر می‌توانست از آن دست "عملیات دست پنهان" را از آستین حوثی‌ها با هزینه‌ای بسیار کم انجام دهد، اما اگر ضدحمله‌های متحدان ادامه یابد، ممکن است هزینه‌های چنین عملیاتی افزایش یابد.

با وجود آن‌که یکی از شاخه‌های داعش مسوولیت انفجارهای مرگبار در نزدیکی یک ناحیه مرزی ملتهب را به عهده گرفت، تهران به سرعت اسراییل و آمریکا را مقصر معرفی کرد و قول "انتقام سخت" داد؛ شبیه آنچه که در پی مرگ قاسم سلیمانی در سال 1398 وعده داده شد.

Prices are set by multiple factors in today’s oil markets, so predicting shocks based on Middle East crises is not a sure bet.

Two decades after a landmark study on the group, it is clear that Hamas leaders never truly strayed from their core principle of prioritizing Israel’s destruction over the well-being of fellow Palestinians.

وزارت خارجه آمریکا در گزارش سالانه خود درباره چالش‌ها و دستاوردهای مبارزه با تروریسم بر سوءاستفاده گروه‌های جهادی از فضاهای با دولت ضعیف، استمرار حمایت مالی ایران از گروه‌های تروریستی منطقه‌، و تهدیدهای موجود از جانب افراطی‌گری خشونت‌آمیز نژادی-مذهبی تمرکز کرده است.

The Israeli cabinet’s internal differences over war priorities, the PA’s role, and Arab diplomacy are affecting relations with the White House.

If Kyiv does not receive military assistance soon, it may find itself in something worse than a stalemate—the scales would tip decisively in Russia’s favor.

صالح العاروری دهه‌ها به عنوان یک عضو ارشد عملیاتی به حماس خدمت می‌کرد، و از دست دادن او چالش‌هایی برای حماس و نیز حزب‌الله ایجاد خواهد کرد.

The effectiveness of the joint operation is not year clear, but either way it almost certainly wasn’t the concluding episode in Iran’s long-running game of Gulf proxy warfare.

As the Israel-Lebanon frontier teeters on the brink, Washington and its partners need to urgently exhaust all diplomatic options to prevent war—but without resorting to false remedies or giving Beirut and the LAF a pass for their worsening collusion.

David’s endless optimism, insightful and entertaining anecdotes, and thoughtful comments on his colleagues’ work were all defining features of his time at The Washington Institute. His mentorship will undoubtedly continue to inspire the dozens of young professionals who worked with him, continuing his legacy.

The militia's Abu Hussein wing continues to throw shade at other "resistance" groups and is now threatening U.S. bases in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and even Saudi Arabia.

The group stepped on Badr's toes during a recent commemoration ceremony, giving a window into the local balance of power between Iran-backed militias.

The group’s success on the battlefield against the Sudanese armed forces is riven by Hemedti’s personal aspirations bolstered by regional players that see him as a new ally in a future Sudanese state.

Tehran has faced few consequences for the wartime actions of its proxies, so the United States and its allies should step up their sanctions and gray-zone operations against the regime.

The kingdom is taking a firm hand against drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, drone infiltrations, and other threats, but it still needs enhanced defense capabilities and other crucial assistance from Washington.

Sisi’s red line against absorbing displaced Palestinians won’t budge, but Egypt can certainly host crucial initiatives that help them rebuild Gaza, train security personnel, desalinate water, and replace jobs Israel is no longer willing to provide.

Decades ago, Saleh al-Arouri helped the group realize that external support networks were essential to recovering from serious setbacks, and this playbook lives on despite his death.

The question of Hezbollah’s role in the conflict—or relative lack thereof—is a matter of interpretation within Lebanon. In contrast, support for Hamas is more widespread across Lebanese society, although very positive views are especially concentrated in the Shia community.