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Strategic Patience: Why Israel Hasn’t Fully Engaged the Houthis. Writing for MEPS Insights, @IbrahimJalalYE examines Israel’s evolving confrontation with Yemen’s Houthis amid a broader regional conflict with Iran and its proxies. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/israel-s-…
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: mepsforum.org/post/the-islam…
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: mepsforum.org/post/iran-isra…
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: mepsforum.org/post/war-in-th…
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: mepsforum.org/post/iran-isra…
"Western policymakers must resist the temptation to see instability as a strategic gain" –– @cheng_christine, @KingsCollegeLon Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/iran-isra…
"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: mepsforum.org/post/trump-s-v…
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: mepsforum.org/post/trump-s-v…
"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: mepsforum.org/post/the-multi…
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: mepsforum.org/post/the-multi…
Baghdad's decision not to renew the mandate of @UNITAD_Iraq came as a surprise to policymakers. @EwelinaUO explains its consequences for the fate of Iraq's minorities and the future of justice and accountability in Iraq. Read the full analysis: mepsforum.org/post/without-j…
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: mepsforum.org/post/europe-s-…
"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: mepsforum.org/post/europe-s-…