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Advancing a balanced and realistic understanding of American interests in the Middle East. (RT & Follows do not constitute endorsement.)
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Joined March 2009
“Top-down” settlement expansion decisions and “bottom-up” settler actions could wind up triggering wider outbreaks of violence, preventing expansion of the Abraham Accords, and undermining Jerusalem's traditional bases of support internationally, writes Neomi Neumann.
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The Iranian and Russian regimes have used a mix of tactics to strike at dissidents and other targets in the West. Thwarting them will require more intensive efforts, write @avramovok, @Levitt_Matt, and Luca Trenta for @RUSI_org.
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RT @WashInstitute: Is there "a plan B" for Syria if the current authorities fail to act against radical elements within the government and….
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RT @WashInstitute: The humanitarian situation in Suwayda remains dire, and the ceasefire is fragile. To rebuild trust, there are several ur….
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"As long as Hezbollah retains a residual military capability, Lebanon’s politics will not reflect the new postwar reality, and sovereignty will remain elusive," writes @davidschenker1.
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After giving Lebanese officials a much-needed ultimatum for disarming Hezbollah and implementing financial reforms, Washington is now in danger of letting them once again punt these all-important...
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RT @DevorahMargolin: As Al Hol's population decreases, an unintended consequence has been an increase in clashes between camp residents and….
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After a series of delays, the summit of the Sudan “Quartet” has been cancelled. @AreigElhag explains why this could serve as an important moment for reassessment.
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Although the summit cancellation is a blow, it could serve as an important moment for reassessment and recalibration rather than signaling the end of international mediation.
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RT @hdagres: 14 countries issue a joint statement opposing transnational repression by the Islamic Republic and demand that Tehran end its….
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The United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran of a growing number of threats and demanding that it end its attempts to harm dissidents and others.
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RT @Levitt_Matt: The US must agree to compensate Iran for losses incurred during last month’s war before nuclear talks, Iran’s foreign mini….
ft.com
Abbas Araghchi tells FT ‘road to negotiation is narrow’ as he lays out conditions for renewed diplomacy after war
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RT @Levitt_Matt: Israeli national security council issues travel warning for citizens in UAE. “It is estimated that there is a growing moti….
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"Israel’s air campaign against Iran did more than degrade Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities—it forced every regional actor to show its proverbial hand," write @RumleyGM and @CraigMSingleton in @ForeignPolicy.
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The sudden U.S. attack on Iran could complicate China’s Taiwan calculus.
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A new report by Sabina Henneberg examines possible directions for the U.S.-Algeria relationship against the backdrop of changes inside and outside the North African country since the Arab uprisings of 2011, along with Algeria’s responses to these changes.
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Washington should help Algiers embrace greater openness, both to promote stability in North Africa and to advance U.S. interests like counterterrorism and economic competition with China.
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.@Levitt_Matt was cited in a @CNBC article about dismantling Hezbollah’s shadow economy.
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"Hezbollah finds itself in its greatest predicament since its foundation," one regional expert told CNBC.
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RT @DevorahMargolin: At the end of June 2025, Al Hol camp held 28,400 residents and Roj camp held 2,400 residents. A significant decrease f….
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RT @DevorahMargolin: NEW: Operation Inherent Resolve Quarterly report just released! Covers reduced US presence in Syria & Iraq, the ongoi….
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New from @AreigElhag: The cancellation of the Sudan “Quartet” summit is a blow, but it could serve as a moment to reassess and recalibrate.
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Although the summit cancellation is a blow, it could serve as an important moment for reassessment and recalibration rather than signaling the end of international mediation.
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RT @DevorahMargolin: Two big Iraqi repatriations from detention camps in Syria this week, including 812 individuals from Al-Hol camp and 67….
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RT @Levitt_Matt: Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe and North America by governments of the United States, the Uni….
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The following statement is released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Nether...
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RT @Levitt_Matt: Former Egyptian diplomat argues that Gaza needs a lifeline & Egypt should provide it by taking over Gaza for a period of….
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With a transitional trusteeship, Egypt could disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza and lay the groundwork for peace.
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RT @azelin: Syria's Ministry of Health announces the creation of a "Syria Board" today. The board is based on three main pillars: developi….
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