Policy Analysis

تهدیدات متقابل بین مقامات اسرائیل و حزب‌الله یادآور فضای جنگی سال ۲۰۰۶ است و این صرفا یک مورد از مجموعه تحولاتی است که از افزایش ریسک خطای محاسباتی و خطر درگیری گسترده در منطقه حکایت دارد.

After months of delay, U.S. and Israeli government officials reportedly suggested that the second Negev Summit will proceed on June 25.

یک نظرسنجی تازه از شهروندان امارات که به سفارش انستیتو واشنگتن و از سوی یک شرکت مستقل و قابل اعتماد منطقه در آوریل ۲۰۲۳ انجام شد، نشان می‌دهد که به نسبت دیگر کشورهای عربی برخی از قوی‌ترین نگرش‌های هوادار آمریکا و ضد-ایران در امارات دیده می‌شود. در مورد عادی‌سازی روابط با اسرائیل، دیدگاه‌ها متفاوت است ‌اما با توجه به زمان نظرسنجی، که در ماه رمضان بود، برخلاف انتظار میانه‌روانه است. مرور نتایج ذیلا می‌آید:

Efforts are being made to create new brands for anti-American "resistance" on Iraqi soil, even as politically connected militias try to distance themselves from kinetic attacks on U.S. targets.

Though Syria policies were at the center of the Turkish elections, the future for many Syrians remains unclear even after an Erdoğan victory.

The administration is essentially trying to kick the can down the road in order to avoid worse scenarios, but this approach may backfire without firmer steps to slow Iran’s nuclear progress in the meantime.

With key topics and figures excluded, Egypt's national dialogue is unlikely to achieve much in the way of reform.

In a new public opinion poll, commissioned by the Washington Institute and conducted in March/April by an independent regional firm, Jordanian citizens demonstrate a strong aversion toward Israel but remain in favor of regional de-escalation.

An in-depth look at how Russian leaders have played the Kurdish card over the past two centuries, including recent engagement in Syria and Iraq.

Opposition leader and former defense minister Benny Gantz discusses Israel’s domestic political challenges, the triggers for action against Iran’s nuclear program, the prospects of normalization with Saudi Arabia, and more.

The deal raises questions about Riyadh’s human rights record and media double standards, but its most important outcome may be further diversification of the Saudi economy away from oil dependence.

Dwindling terrorist activity in the region stands in sharp contrast to sub-Saharan Africa, but changing local dynamics and other factors could revive the threat quickly.

PDF copy of the Arabic original of the February 26, 2023, articles of incorporation of the Muhandis General Company for Construction, Engineering and Mechanical, Agricultural and Industrial Contracting (hereafter shortened to Muhandis General Company).

A new public opinion poll of Egyptian citizens, commissioned by the Washington Institute and conducted in late March/April by a regional commercial firm, showed that despite the current economic doldrums, street protests remained unpopular.

The cartel’s idea of price stability doesn’t match Washington’s, nor will it help international efforts to isolate Russia.

سپاه پاسداران، با منافع اقتصادی خود و آسیب‌پذیری در برابر تحریم‌ها، بیشتر به توافق بر سر مسئله هسته‌ای تمایل دارد.

به احتمال زیاد جانشین بلافصل خامنه‌ای به مراتب تندروتر خواهد بود و او نیز می‌تواند به آسانیِ رئیس‌جمهور بعدی آمریکا عهدشکنی پیشه کند.

Backed by hard data, on-the-ground observations, and best practices, three experts explore the thorny question of repatriating the children and spouses of imprisoned jihadists.

While Washington focuses on great power competition, Iran’s proxies have seized power in Baghdad and are gutting the state.

The PMF is growing fast by every metric, from budget to authorized manpower to training and economic programs, though militia leaders seem wary of highlighting this expansion.