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RT @MEPSForum: The Islamic Republic is at a crossroads: writing for MEPS Insights, @ArminSeif analyses the immediate future of the Islamic….

The Islamic Republic is at a crossroads: writing for MEPS Insights, @ArminSeif analyses the immediate future of the Islamic Republic following its unprecedented conflict with Israel and the U.S. brokered ceasefire. Read the full analysis:

RT @MEPSForum: The Aftermath: as the US–brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds, MEPS Insights continues its series on the conflic….

The Aftermath: as the US–brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds, MEPS Insights continues its series on the conflict. Read analysis from @MelaniCammett, @HowardJShatz, Dr. Idrees Mohammed and @MohammedASalih, with more on the way:

RT @MEPSForum: Iran could activate its Iraqi militias. Writing for MEPS Insights, @VFelbabBrown of @BrookingsFP examines Iran's militia net….

RT @MEPSForum: Experts React: as war between Israel and Iran develops, MEPS Insights draws on the insights of several experts as part of an….

Experts React: as war between Israel and Iran develops, MEPS Insights draws on the insights of several experts as part of an ongoing series. Read analysis from @abaabood, @cheng_christine, @ArminSeif, @YanivVoller, @frencio_schiavi, with more on the way:

Iran could activate its Iraqi militias. Writing for MEPS Insights, @VFelbabBrown of @BrookingsFP examines Iran's militia network in Iraq and how its militias may be deployed following Iran's attack on the Al Udeid base in Qatar. Read the full analysis:

"Western policymakers must resist the temptation to see instability as a strategic gain" –– @cheng_christine, @KingsCollegeLon. Read the full analysis:

"But perhaps the biggest win was the concrete illustration of impactful Saudi leadership, that can work both with the American administration while delivering to the region." –– @kdiwaniya, Senior Resident Scholar @GulfStatesInst . Read the full analysis:

The Middle East Peace and Security Forum wishes you a blessed Eid al-Adha. May it bring peace and prosperity to all.

Trump's Visit to the Gulf Was a Strategic Win for Saudi Arabia. Writing for MEPS Insights @kdiwaniya, Senior Scholar @GulfStatesInst explores the strategic wins Riyadh secured during President Trump's visit to the Gulf region. Read the full analysis:

"This appears to be an indication from the Trump administration that it is ready to support and empower its allies, even if that agitates Baghdad and Iran." –– @MohammedASalih . Read the full analysis on Prime Minister Barzani's visit to Washington:

RT @MEPSForum: The Multi-Billion Dollar Relationship: writing for MEPS Insights @MohammedASalih examines Prime Minister Barzani's historic….

The Multi-Billion Dollar Relationship: writing for MEPS Insights @MohammedASalih examines Prime Minister Barzani's historic visit to Washington and the signing of two multi-billion dollar deals backed by the Trump administration. Read the full analysis:

RT @MEPSForum: Baghdad's decision not to renew the mandate of @UNITAD_Iraq came as a surprise to policymakers. @EwelinaUO explains its cons….

RT @MEPSForum: Europe must urgently rethink its approach to Libya and strategically support a country at risk of collapse as armed groups a….

RT @MEPSForum: "There is a direct link between the near economic collapse and the role of the armed groups, which are ever more embedded in….

"There is a direct link between the near economic collapse and the role of the armed groups, which are ever more embedded in Libya's energy economy" –– @andreaterenzio . Read the full analysis:

Europe must urgently rethink its approach to Libya and strategically support a country at risk of collapse as armed groups and Russia deepen their foothold, argues @andreaterenzio in this article for MEPS Insights. Read the full analysis: