Terrorism
9/11, Twenty Years On
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Two decades since the deadliest terrorist attack on US soil, the region and, indeed, the world have been badly shaken. From Iraq to Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya, regimes have been toppled, while elsewhere those that have survived struggle to reassert control.
What Chaotic US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Means for the Region
Fellow, Middle East Policy Counci
The events of the last few days taking place in Afghanistan have shocked many in the region.
Taliban Advances Raise Questions about US Strategy and Commitment
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s rapid consolidation of control across large swaths of the country have raised alarm, not only in Kabul, but across the region.
Israel-Iran War of Words Escalates Following Latest Attack on an Oil Tanker
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Last week’s targeting of an Israeli-operated ship off the Gulf of Oman has reignited tensions between Israel and Iran. Such attacks have become too common to be ignored any longer.
Iran’s Change of Guard Faces an Uncertain Future at Home and Abroad
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The election of a conservative candidate last month in Iran’s presidential elections has raised important questions about the future of Iran’s domestic and foreign policy.
Assessing the Regional Impact of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The US military’s withdrawal from Baghram Air Base—the largest US military installation in Afghanistan— in anticipation of its complete withdrawal from the country later this year, has sparked speculation about the country’s short- to medium-term future.
US Intelligence Report on Khashoggi Killing Elicits Strong Regional Reactions
A recently declassified US intelligence report dealing with the circumstances surrounding the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has elicited strong reactions from Saudi and other Arab leaders.