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Blood and Cynicism: The Egyptian Army and the Political Crisis
In addition to the schadenfreude of many loyal to the Islamist movement after the attack, there were other voices which were impossible to ignore: those of a group mourning for the soldiers while simultaneously criticizing the army’s leadership.
Nov 8, 2016
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Maged Atef
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The Rise and Fall of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
How did the group rise to power so quickly after Mubarak's ouster in 2011 -- and then just as quickly lose public support and fall from power itself? Read or watch a conversation between leading experts on Egyptian politics.
Nov 8, 2016
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Eric Trager
Nancy Youssef
Michele Dunne
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Brief Analysis
Roads to Raqqa: Potential Turkish and Kurdish Offensives
In the unlikely event that either side decides to follow through on its declared intentions, each has multiple options for advancing on the Islamic State's heartland.
Nov 7, 2016
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Fabrice Balanche
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Why Current Ground Force Numbers Against ISIS Are Insufficient
I should feel complimented by Paul Pillar dredging up a piece I wrote for the Washington Post a year ago in his quest to calumny anyone ever recommending use of military force. I had written that, given the impact of ISIS including the threat of more terrorist attacks, the Administration
Nov 4, 2016
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James Jeffrey
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Middle East 2017: Challenges and Choices - Strategy with Michael Singh
Where does the Middle East fit into America's global strategy, and is the rise of Russian and Chinese great-power competition in the region a permanent new reality or an anomaly that the next president can reverse? This episode of the Institute's Near East PolicyCast podcast features a conversation with Michael
Nov 4, 2016
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Michael Singh
Articles & Testimony
What If the Big Challenges to U.S. Global Leadership Aren't Coming From U.S. Voters?
The right question is not whether Americans still believe in U.S. global leadership, but whether policymakers do -- and, if so, how they plan to restore it.
Nov 3, 2016
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Michael Singh
Articles & Testimony
Battle for Mosul on Schedule, But Not Exactly to Plan
An in-depth look at where Iraqi military, Peshmerga, and Shiite militia forces have wound up in their push toward Mosul, and what sort of resistance they are encountering along the way.
Nov 2, 2016
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Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Egypt and Israel's Growing Economic Cooperation
Although security cooperation tends to get the headlines, the two countries have been quietly pursuing other initiatives that could provide a desperately needed boost to Egypt's trade, tourism, and energy sectors.
Nov 2, 2016
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Haisam Hassanein
Brief Analysis
Post 'Caliphate': The Future of the Salafi-Jihadi Movement
Watch an expert discussion of the jihadist challenges the next president will inherit even after the Islamic State's territorial 'caliphate' is defeated.
Nov 1, 2016
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Bruce Hoffman
Matthew Levitt
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Counterterrorism Lecture Series
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Will Sunni Regional Players Turn Mosul into Ashes for the Islamic State?
The devastation of Aleppo, Idlib, and Tikrit may motivate the Sunni leaders in Mosul and Raqqa to think and act politically rather than violently.
Nov 1, 2016
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Frzand Sherko
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Middle East 2017: Challenges and Choices - Russia
Is Russia's recent military foray into the Middle East a permanent move, and what if anything can the 45th president of the United States do to limit Moscow's mischief in the region without risking open confrontation and war between the world's leading nuclear powers? In this episode of the Institute's
Nov 1, 2016
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Anna Borshchevskaya
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A New President for Lebanon
Although filling the long-vacant office could help pull the country out of its political stagnation, Hezbollah and Iran will continue undermining Lebanese state institutions unless the situation next door in Syria changes significantly.
Oct 31, 2016
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David Schenker
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The Ottoman Experience in Mosul, Then and Now
What is striking today are the historical similarities between the first Ottoman venture in Northern Iraq and the current deployment of Turkish troops in Bashiqa and other areas of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Oct 31, 2016
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Yerevan Saeed
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The Futile Quest for “Moderate Islam”
While at first sight appealing, the notion of moderate Islam constitutes an undue concession to the argument that individuals and societies who hold Islam as part of their faith defined primarily by their religious affiliation.
Oct 31, 2016
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Hassan Mneimneh
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Middle East 2017: Challenges and Choices - Terrorism
From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State, the global terrorist threat has evolved rapidly in recent years, and will likely change further still in the next president’s term. In this episode of the Institute's Near East PolicyCast podcast, counterterrorism expert Matthew Levitt looks ahead to the next administration and the choices
Oct 28, 2016
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Matthew Levitt
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Counter-Error: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Middle East
How does misinformation arise and become accepted as fact by citizens and leaders? Three scholars discuss the origins and costs of erroneous information in the Middle East.
Oct 27, 2016
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Martin Kramer
Benny Morris
Hussein Ibish
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A Paralyzing Rivalry
As Hamas prepares to elect a new leadership, its outward show of unity masks deep internal divisions that will likely perpetuate its regional isolation.
Oct 27, 2016
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Ghaith al-Omari
Brief Analysis
Iran Faces Challenges in Implementing Its FATF Action Plan
Despite agreeing on an action plan, Tehran has far to go to meet international standards aimed at countering money laundering and terror financing.
Oct 26, 2016
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Katherine Bauer
Articles & Testimony
3 Factors for the U.S. to Consider in Assessing Iran’s Role in Yemen Attacks
Publicly blaming Tehran for the recent missile strikes would be a serious matter, so U.S. officials need to go through several preparatory steps before deciding whether that is the best course of action.
Oct 26, 2016
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Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Gulf Succession: Qatar's Model Could Be a Way Forward
With most of the leaders of the conservative Arab Gulf states old or in poor health, abdication in favor of a younger generation may invigorate moribund hereditary leaderships, though a one-size-fits-all solution is not feasible.
Oct 25, 2016
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Simon Henderson
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