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Middle East and North Africa

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: Shifting Geopolitics in the Middle East

July 30, 2021

PAST EVENT VIDEO

World Review

Bobby Ghosh, Gideon Rachman, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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World Review: Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis, Lebanon's Decline, Rumsfeld

July 2, 2021

PAST EVENT VIDEO

World Review

Kim Ghattas, Philip Stephens, and Julian Barnes join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

REUTERS

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Commentary & Analysis

July 12, 2021

Biden Defends Decision to End US Involvement in Afghanistan

Video Series

Americans Favor a Two-State Solution More Than Israelis and Palestinians Do

BLOG

Running Numbers by Coauthors

After violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a new Israeli governing coalition, and Palestinian repression, what would a peaceful future look like?

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Public Opinion

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Research

April 9, 2021

Disappointed in Rouhani, Iranians Seek a Different Sort of Leader in June Elections

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

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Public Opinion

March 30, 2021

Iranians and Americans Support A Mutual Return to JCPOA

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A joint Council and IranPoll survey shows that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.