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Content covering countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Yemen, and more.

Past Events

World Review: Europe Mulls Oil Ban, Russia's Victory Day, and US-Saudi Relations

May 6, 2022

PAST EVENT VIDEO

World Review

Kim Ghattas, Bobby Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

REUTERS

Amplifying Women's Rights in Afghanistan

February 23, 2022

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

As the Taliban crackdown on women’s rights continues, an expert panel discusses how the global community can support Afghan women and girls.

An Afghan woman walks on the street during a snowfall in Kabul

REUTERS

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Commentary & Analysis

May 19, 2022

In Somalia, Business as Usual Is Bad for US Interests

In the News

Chicago Tribune

Elizabeth Shackelford

“America’s Somalia policy is obsessed with containing al-Shabab […] in the name of security,” writes Elizabeth Shackelford in the Chicago Tribune.

Reuters

Defense and Security

May 5, 2022

US Public Views Saudi Relationship as One of Necessity

BLOG

Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Reuters

Public Opinion

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Research

November 30, 2021

As Nuclear Clock Ticks, US Public Prefers Diplomacy with Iran

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

World leaders gather at a table in Vienna for talks to resume the JCPOA.

Reuters

Public Opinion

August 25, 2021

Americans Split on Military Aid to Israel, Say Political Status Quo Unacceptable

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.