Trump’s mismanagement of the withdrawal from Syria hurt alliances — not the withdrawal itself Ronald Krebs and Jennifer Spindel - October 29, 2019 Our research suggests that withdrawals can hearten allies if handled properly.
Israel’s next government won’t put peace with the Palestinians first — even if Netanyahu is defeated Brent E. Sasley - September 23, 2019 Neither of the nation’s two big parties shows interest in negotiations.
An HBO series looks at political violence in Jerusalem. Here’s the reality behind the drama. Chagai Weiss - September 13, 2019 We researched the explosive summer that the series portrays.
Here’s what the Israeli public thinks about Netanyahu’s campaign promise to annex parts of the West Bank. Dahlia Scheindlin - September 12, 2019 Hint: The voters he’s courting are very supportive
Why Jordan’s identity can’t be bought Sean Yom and Katrina Sammour - June 24, 2019 The deal of the century promises billions of dollars — and a future of regional instability.
Repeat elections in Israel may not be enough to overcome religious divisions Michael Freedman - June 6, 2019 Any resulting coalition would be unstable. Here’s why.
Jordanians worry that the ‘deal of the century’ will come at their expense Curtis Ryan - May 31, 2019 At a protest against the United States’ Middle East peace
Attempts to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization have failed before. Why is it returning now? Marc Lynch - May 1, 2019 Trump’s Middle East policy pattern shows disregard for the consequences.
Trump’s Golan Heights tweet will have global consequences on territorial expansion Stacie Goddard - March 23, 2019 As if undercutting efforts to build a lasting peace with the Palestinians and the region weren’t enough.
Trump’s Golan Heights tweet disregards decades of U.S. commitment to U.N. resolutions Jeremy Pressman - March 22, 2019 Here’s what recognizing Israeli sovereignty of the strategic land could mean for the region.