RSF fighters cross Hantoub Bridge
Reconsidering Cairo's Approach to the Sudanese Civil War
Since the outbreak of the crisis in Sudan in April 2023 between the country's warring generals, Cairo has faced a dilemma regarding how to approach the war on its southern borders.
Jan 30, 2025
  • Mohamed Maher
  • Mohamed Farid
Winds of Change: Ankara’s Subtle Shifts Towards Reconciliation with Kurdish Elements in Turkey
Signs that Ankara is interested in a potential reconciliation with the PKK could lead an end to a decades-long conflict and have ripple effects across the region, although numerous obstacles remain.
Nov 20, 2024
  • Wladimir van Wilgenburg
What Nineveh’s Municipal Council Reveals about the Iran-Turkey Power Struggle in Iraq
The ongoing tensions in Nineveh's municipal council highlight how regional powers vie for influence in Iraq's local elections.
Nov 20, 2024
  • Filip Sommer
  • Rebwar Rauf Salih
Whither Iraqi Civil Society?
With Iraq's civil society increasingly losing access to international funding, its members face tough choices about the future.
Nov 5, 2024
  • Abdulsalam Medeni
Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts
Egypt, strategically positioned in the heart of the Middle East and North Africa, is grappling with significant economic pressures exacerbated by regional conflicts and geopolitical instability.
Oct 29, 2024
  • Sahar Albazar

In Memoriam: Dr. David Pollock, 1950-2024

David Pollock
David Pollock: A Retrospective
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.
Jan 11, 2024
  • Catherine Cleveland