Policy Analysis

In a series of policy articles, media presentations, and media appearances, Washington Institute scholars discuss what could lie ahead for Ukraine, the Middle East, and the world as the war enters its second year.

Putin’s shift in MENA policy suggests efforts to smooth the way for Erdoğan’s electoral bid.

Amid global uncertainty, Gulf states are seeking to strike a delicate balance between old and new partners.

As with Russia, Persian Gulf states may be reluctant to cross Beijing if conflict erupts in Asia, but Washington should remind them that even narrow financial action can help counter any Chinese moves on Taiwan.

The option, which would take several years to develop, would reduce or even remove the current need to export gas via Egypt.

این تاسیسات ظاهرا برای انجام ماموریت‌های رهگیری و مقابله دریایی غافلگیرکننده در منطقه خلیج ‌فارس ساخته شده است و عمدتا برای هدف گرفتن دارایی‌های ناوگان پنجم آمریکا ‌ــ‌هرچند شاید توانایی آشیانه دادن به ناوگان احتمالی آینده ایران متشکل از جت‌های روسی را نداشته باشد.

The vow of “never again” taken by virtually all nations after the Second World War remains unfulfilled.

Turkey’s tragic earthquake and Egypt’s economic crisis may lead both governments to ease their conflicts over Libya.

رزمایش نظامی بزرگ و ترکیبی هفته گذشته با هدف اطمینان‌بخشی به دوستان و بازدارندگی دشمنان انجام شد، اما هر دو هدف در نهایت به ترمیم سیاست معیوب در قبال ایران بستگی خواهد داشت.

Tactical disagreements among "resistance" leaders underline their competition for prime real estate and local partners near the capital.

The Religion 20 (R20) Forum that took place in Bali last November deserves attention, if only for the fact that it was initiated and hosted by two significant Islamic actors, commonly perceived until recently as bitter ideological rivals.

The new reported level is well beyond most people’s “red line” and will likely draw much attention at the IAEA's March meeting.

Prosecuting those responsible for the disaster via an independent Lebanese judiciary would help safeguard public funds, contain corruption, enable reforms, and protect citizens.

​​​​​​​Current Chinese basing capacity and force commitment in the region seem insufficient to support the level of economic and diplomatic engagement that appears to be Beijing’s new normal, so Washington should prepare for further expansion.

A panel of experts offers on-the-ground insights from the disaster zone and discusses the political and policy consequences of the still-unfolding humanitarian crisis.

هرچند هنوز برای آنکه نخست‌وزیر عراق را مهره ایران بدانیم خیلی زود است، اما او در مسیری گام برمی‌دارد که در دولت‌های قبلی عراق دیده شده است: انجام حداقل‌های لازم برای جلوگیری از تیرگی روابط با واشنگتن و در عین حال برآورده ساختن مطالبات سیری‌ناپذیر شرکای خود که تحت حمایت ایران قرار دارند.

Morocco is preparing to host the upcoming Negev Forum summit, an opportunity for the Kingdom to expand economic ties and bridge regional divides.

Washington should take steps to ensure that the Treasury Department’s latest general license does not create new loopholes for the regime, its patrons in Moscow and Tehran, or its foreign terrorist partners.

Iran's ballistic missile program poses regional threats that require international solutions.

Saudi Arabia's increased investment in sports represents an effort to empower youth and expand the economy, rather than "sportswashing."