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Dennis Ross: Political Solution Still Possible with Iran
As world powers make their way to Baghdad for another meeting with Iran in an attempt to resolve the nuclear standoff, former US negotiator Dennis Ross tells Al-Hayat that a political solution is still possible on the issue. Ross, who closely worked on the Iranian file in the last three
May 24, 2012
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Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
Command and Control
This week, the world's major powers resumed negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Should they fail, the specter of a possible Israeli strike looms large, seeming to grow more likely as Tehran's nuclear program advances. In recent weeks, however, the conventional wisdom has shifted to favor the view that
May 23, 2012
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David Makovsky
Olivia Holt-Ivry
Articles & Testimony
The Clerics vs. Modernity
While the Islamic Republic's soft power fails, the Iranian people's urge to integrate into world culture and economy is unprecedented.
May 23, 2012
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Mehdi Khalaji
In-Depth Reports
Finding a Balance:
U.S. Security Interests and the Arab Awakening
The Arab Awakening—in which local youths accomplished through weeks of nonviolent action what al-Qaeda had failed to do through years of terrorism and bloodshed—has created significant opportunities to counter radical Islamist propaganda and leverage financial tools against violently repressive regimes. Yet it has also strained the intelligence community's resources, forcing
May 23, 2012
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Matthew Levitt
Articles & Testimony
What Drives Turkey's New Syria Stance? A Fear of Two Kurdistans
When the Syrian uprising began last spring, Turkey initially stayed behind Washington. It shied away from criticizing the regime of Bashar al-Assad, instead asking al-Assad to reform. When Damascus refused, however, Ankara moved ahead of Washington, taking an aggressive posture against al-Assad and suggesting it was ready to take action
May 23, 2012
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Soner Cagaptay
Articles & Testimony
Avoiding the Containment Trap with Iran
In one of the most memorable lines of his March 4, 2012, speech on the Middle East, President Obama declared, "Iran's leaders should understand that I do not have a policy of containment; I have a policy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." However, containment is rarely a
May 22, 2012
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Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Too Early to Expect a Breakthrough on Iran
While the upcoming talks in Baghdad are unlikely to lead to a breakthrough, Washington should use them to determine whether a deal is ultimately possible.
May 22, 2012
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Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
The Baghdad Nuclear Talks: Three Steps to Help Diplomacy Succeed
Although Washington may be tempted to take whatever progress it can get from this week's nuclear talks, the only agreement worth having is one that resolves Western concerns about Iran's nuclear activities while lessening the threat of military conflict.
May 22, 2012
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Michael Singh
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Syria's New Jihadis
Amid the chaos in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusrah represents a spoiler in a conflict with no foreseeable end.
May 22, 2012
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Egyptian Elections: Beyond Winning
The legitimacy of Egypt’s next president will depend on the credibility of tomorrow’s elections, yet credibility may not be enough for many Egyptians.
May 22, 2012
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Presidential Elections Will Not End Egyptian Instability
Washington has little ability to influence the outcome of this week's election, in which most leading candidates appear disinclined to maintain strong relations with the United States. But it can encourage the Egyptian military to minimize the likelihood of another uprising.
May 22, 2012
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Eric Trager
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Arab Spring Heats Up Kurdish Issue
Middle Eastern states have shifted alliances over the Kurdish question in the wake of the Arab Spring and the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iraq.
May 21, 2012
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Soner Cagaptay
Brief Analysis
Syria's Crisis Reaches Beirut
The latest clashes in Beirut show that as long as the Syrian conflict persists, Lebanon's internal security will be increasingly at risk.
May 21, 2012
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Andrew Engel
Brief Analysis
Prospects for Success in the Iran Nuclear Negotiations
While Tehran may be preparing the ground for an interim agreement on terms the West would accept, any deal-in-principle would have to be finalized, put into practice, and followed by fuller agreements.
May 18, 2012
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Patrick Clawson
Mehdi Khalaji
Brief Analysis
Syrian Opposition Targets the Regime Online
Syrian activists have stepped up their social media efforts and cyber attacks against the Assad regime, and Washington should take more steps to support them.
May 18, 2012
Brief Analysis
Syrian Jihadis: Real and Exaggerated
Damascus may be exaggerating the strength of the Syrian jihadi group Jabhat al-Nusra.
May 17, 2012
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Andrew J. Tabler
Brief Analysis
Secret Hamas Elections Point to Internal Struggle
The ongoing Hamas elections will strengthen the military wing, weaken Khaled Mashal, make reconciliation with the PA more difficult, preserve close collaboration with Iran, and, perhaps, forge closer ties with Egypt.
May 16, 2012
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Ehud Yaari
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The Ayatollah of Rejection May Be Contemplating Compromise
Khamenei's dilemma: To compromise he must save face; but, to save face, he must not compromise.
May 14, 2012
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Mehdi Khalaji
Articles & Testimony
Flooding Out Terror? Turkey's Ilisu Dam Project
The Ilisu Dam project could enter the annals of counterterrorism as history's first "hydro-victory."
May 14, 2012
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Soner Cagaptay
Altay Otun
Brief Analysis
Gulf Arab Leaders Meet to Discuss Syria and Iran
The upcoming GCC meeting in Riyadh reflects concern about events in Syria, fear of Iran, and anxieties about Washington's policies.
May 11, 2012
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Simon Henderson
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