Media Engagement by MEPC Leadership

Senior leaders of the MEPC and members of the Board of Directors frequently appear in U.S. and international media to discuss current events related to U.S. policies in the Middle East. Below is a listing of some of these recent media appearances and where possible, a link to the associated article or video.

Division in Democratic Party on MENA Policy

Bassima Alghussein 
Sky News Arabia
November 14, 2023


U.S. Diplomats and Aid Staff Are Objecting to U.S. Policy in the Middle East

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
NPR
November 14, 2023


The War in Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya TV
November 14, 2023


The Israeli-Hamas War in Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad TV
November 11, 2023


The Israeli-Hamas War in Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya TV
November 11, 2023


Ongoing Developments in the War in Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya TV
November 9, 2023


Ongoing Developments in the War in Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Al-Qahera TV
November 9, 2023


Washington’s Balancing Act Is Likely to Become Even More Difficult

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Swiss Public Broadcasting Corporation
November 9, 2023


The Israeli-Hamas War

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya
November 8, 2023


U.S. Policy on the Gaza War

Richard Schmierer
Weekendavisen 
November 8, 2023


Post-Gaza War Scenarios in the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 8, 2023


U.S. Policy towards Israel and the Gaza War

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV 
November 7, 2023


U.S. Policy towards Israel and the Gaza War

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya TV 
November 7, 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
November 5, 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hadath TV
November 5, 2023


U.S. and Arab Leaders Discuss Israel-Gaza War

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
BBC
November 2, 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 4, 2023


Secretary Antony Blinken Heads Back to Israel as Many Are Calling for a Cease-fire

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
NPR
November 2, 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 2, 2023


The Prospects for a Ceasefire in Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 31, 2023


U.S. Efforts to Increase Sanctions on Hamas

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 28, 2023


The UN General Assembly Resolution on Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
October 27, 2023


The UN General Assembly Resolution on Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
October 27, 2023


The U.S. UNSC Resolution on Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
October 25, 2023


U.S. Diplomatic Efforts on the Israel-Hamas War

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia TV
October 25, 2023


U.S. Diplomatic Efforts on the Israel-Hamas War

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
October 24, 2023


Academic Freedom & Protests in U.S. Related to Palestine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia TV
October 23, 2023


The Israeli-Hamas War

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia TV
October 22, 2023


Hamas’s Release of Two American Hostages

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV 
October 20, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
BBC
October 20, 2023


State Department Official Resigned Over U.S. Arms Sent to Israel

Ronald Neumann
NPR
October 17, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
October 17, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra
October 17, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Almashhad TV
October 17, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
BBC World 
October 14, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia TV
October 13, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV 
October 12, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Almashhad TV
October 11, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya TV
October 10, 2023


Hamas’ Attack on Israel

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
BBC World 
October 9, 2023


The Hamas – Israel War

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
BBC
October 8, 2023


Oman, the UAE and Israel

Richard Schmierer
Israeli i24 TV
September 27, 2023


Human Rights Watch Report on Iraq War Detainees

Richard Schmierer
Almashhad TV
September 26, 2023


Commentary on Fox News Interview with MBS

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
September 20, 2023


President Biden’s UNGA Speech

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
September 19, 2023


The U.S.-Iran Prisoner Swap

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad TV
September 18, 2023


Biden’s Agenda at the UN General Assembly Meeting

Richard Schmierer
Al Qahera TV
September 17, 2023


The G-20 Summit

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 8, 2023


Ethnic-based Violence in Kirkuk

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
September 6, 2023


The Death of Wagner Leader Prigozhin

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad TV
August 26, 2023


International Insights

Ronald Nuemann
TROY TrojanVision
August 23, 2023


The Crash of the Wagner Group’s Leader Prigohzin’s Aircraft

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
August 23, 2023


Denmark and the Netherlands Providing F-16 Jets to Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Al Qahera TV
August 21, 2023


U.S. Efforts to End the War in Yemen

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hadath TV
August 16, 2023


The U.S. Approach to Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad TV
August 16, 2023


A Breakthrough in the U.S.-Chinese Dialogue

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
August 5, 2023


Trump’s Indictment on January 6th Charges

Richard Schmierer
Al Qahera TV
August 3, 2023


Russia’s Withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Agreement

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
August 3, 2023


U.S. Concerns About Israeli Judicial Reform

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
July 24, 2023


U.S. Concerns About Israeli Judicial Reform

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
July 24, 2023


Harassment of Iraqi Chaldean Leader Cardinal Louis Sako

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
July 20, 2023


Kissinger’s Visit to China

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
July 19, 2023


Protests in Israel against Judicial Reform

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
July 11, 2023


Potential Chemical Weapons & Cluster Munitions Utilization in Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
July 8, 2023


CIA Director Burns’ Phone Call with His Russian Counterpart

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
July 1, 2023


U.S. Participation in UNESCO

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
June 30, 2023


Biden’s Comments on the Russian Coup Attempt

Richard Schmierer
Al Qahera TV
June 28, 2023


Russian-GCC Relations

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 22, 2023


Blinken’s $1.3 Billion Pledge at the London Ukraine Recovery Conference

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
June 21, 2023


The Arraignment of Former President Trump

Richard Schmierer
Al Qahera TV
June 13, 2023


The Iranian Nuclear Program

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
June 11, 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 8, 2023


The Ceasefire in Sudan

Richard Schmierer
Alhurrah TV 
June 4, 2023


The BRICS’ Foreign Ministers Meeting

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 1, 2023


The Turkish Presidential Election

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
May 27, 2023


U.S. Security Cooperation with the Gulf States

Richard Schmierer
AlRiyadh
May 17, 2023


The U.S. View of the Turkish Elections

Richard Schmierer
Alhurrah TV 
May 15, 2023


U.S. Concerns Over Iranian Nuclear Enrichment

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
May 12, 2023


The Turkish Elections

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
May 10, 2023


Israeli-Palestinian Violence

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
May 9, 2023


U.S. Policy Towards Syria

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hadath
May 4, 2023


The Violence in Sudan

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
April 28, 2023


Ending the Conflict in Yemen

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
April 13, 2023


Conflict Between Israel and Lebanon and Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
April 7, 2023


The Political Implications of Criminal Charges against Trump

Richard Schmierer
El Qahera TV
April 4, 2023


U.S. Sanctions on Iran

Richard Schmierer
Al Mashhad TV 
March 24, 2023


Israel and the Iran Nuclear Program

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
March 22, 2023


President Xi’s Visit to Moscow

Richard Schmierer
Al Qahera TV
March 21, 2023


Defense Secretary Austin’s Visit to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
AlSharq TV
March 5, 2023


Israeli Judicial Reform

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad Al Arabi TV
February 25, 2023


Biden’s Visit to Warsaw

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
February 21, 2023


Putin’s Duma Speech and the START Treaty

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
February 21, 2023


President Biden’s Visit to Kyiv

Richard Schmierer
Almashhad TV
February 20, 2023


U.S. Earthquake Relief Efforts in Northern Syria

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
February 8, 2023


Efforts to Deescalate Israeli – Palestinian Violence

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 28, 2023


Putin’s Comments about Biden’s Support for Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Almashhad TV
January 27, 2023


NATO Military Support for Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
January 20, 2023


Secretary Blinken’s Coming Visit to China

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 17, 2023


House Speaker Chaos Brings Glee and Gloom for National Security State

Ron Nuemann
Washington Post
January 6, 2023


The Middle East and the U.S. in 2023

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 2, 2023


The Prospects for Political Progress in Libya in 2023

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
January 1, 2023


Turkish Military Strikes against U.S. Partners in Syria

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
December 14, 2022


The Arab-Chinese Summit in Riyadh

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
December 8, 2022


NATO and China

Richard Schmierer
Al-Qahera News TV
December 2, 2022


China’s Relations with Neighbors and the Ebb of U.S. Power

Chas Freeman
Remarks to Shanghai Forum
November 24, 2022


Iranian Increase in Uranium Enrichment

Richard Schmierer
Al Ghad TV
November 22, 2022


Reforming the UN Security Council

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 5, 2022


The Western Response to Iranian Human Rights Violations

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Arabi
November 2, 2022


The U.S. Response to Russian-Chinese Reapproachment

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 28, 2022


Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
October 25, 2022


Gulf Economies, China, and the United States

Patrick Theros
Al-Ghad Al-Arabi
September 24, 2022


The 77th UN General Assembly Meeting

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 24, 2022


Russia’s Possible Use of Nuclear Weapons in its War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
September 20, 2022


UN Faces Unprecedented Divisions Within the Organization

Patrick Theros
Al-Ghad Al-Arabi
September 17, 2022


Turkey and Economic Sanctions on Russia

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
September 17, 2022


Should Big-Money Dem Donors Really Head Embassies in NATO’s East?

Ronald Neumann
Responsible Statecraft
September 13, 2022


The Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Dispute

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
September 9, 2022


U.S. Relations with Sudan

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Arabi
September 7, 2022


The Status of Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
VOA News
September 1, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
August 24, 2022


Can Antony Blinken Update Liberal Foreign Policy for a World Gone Mad?

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
August 22, 2022


The Future of Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
Al Jazeera
August 22, 2022


Reinstating the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
August 19, 2022


Potential Prisoners Swaps with Russia and Iran

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
August 18, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
August 16, 2022


In Afghanistan, U.S. Confronts Taliban Era With Limited Sway

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
August 15, 2022


U.S. in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
Farda TV
August 15, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
August 4, 2022


The Impact of Speaker Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
August 3, 2022


U.S.-China Relations

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
July 28, 2022


Jordanian-Syrian-Iranian Tensions

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
July 25, 2022


The Recent Jeddah and Tehran Summits

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
July 25, 2022


President Biden at the Jeddah Summit

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
July 16, 2022


President Biden’s Trip to Saudi Arabia

James Smith
MSNBC
July 15, 2022


President Biden’s Trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
July 13, 2022


Iran Supplying Drones to Russia

Richard Schmierer
Al-Hurra TV
July 12, 2022


Iraqi Government Formation

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
July 11, 2022


U.S. and European Support for Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
July 10, 2022


President Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Saudi 24 TV
July 8, 2022


U.S.-China Relations

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
July 7, 2022


U.S. Efforts in Support of Libyan Reconciliation

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 30, 2022


Israeli-Iranian Conflict

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 20, 2022


Reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 20, 2022


Biden Administration & Regional Policy 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Dustour
June 20, 2022


Resolving the Libyan Crisis 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
June 18, 2022


Recent Clashes Between U.S. and Russian Forces in Syria

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 18, 2022


Interpreting History: Nixon’s Translator Talks Sino-US Tensions and Taiwan Invasion Prospects

Chas Freeman
Week in China
June 18, 2022


The Biden Administration and Energy Prices

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 11, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 8, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
May 23, 2022


The US Should Reopen Its Embassy in Ukraine

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
April 24, 2022


The Governing Crisis in Libya 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
April 23, 2022


The UN General Assembly Resolution on UN Security Council Vetoes 

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
April 19, 2022


Changes Not Seen in a Century 

Chas Freeman
Remarks to the Harvard College China Forum
April 16, 2022


The War in Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
April 15, 2022


Russia Latest Country to Establish Diplomatic Ties with the Taliban

Ronald Neumann
VOA News
April 12, 2022


Western Sanctions on Russia and Support for Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra TV
April 11, 2022


War Crimes in Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
April 8, 2022


Negotiations to Reinstitute the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
April 8, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
April 4, 2022


The French Elections and U.S.-French Relations

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
April 2, 2022


Russian Increased Economic Engagement with China and India 

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
April 1, 2022


Russia’s War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 29, 2022


Afghanistan: Choosing to Lose

Ronald Neumann
American Academy of Diplomacy Podcast
March 27, 2022


Biden Speech in Poland

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 27, 2022


Russian Sanctions on Defense Industry

Bassima Alghussein
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
March 27, 2022


Iran Deal

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 25, 2022


Tensions in U.S. Relations With the Gulf

Richard Schmierer
Al-Syaaq TV
March 23, 2022


Tensions in U.S. Relations With the Gulf

Richard Schmierer
Al-Riyadh Newspaper
March 23, 2022


Russia’s War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 22, 2022


U.S. Response to Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
March 20, 2022


Chinese Policy Towards Russia’s War on Ukraine 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
March 20, 2022


Russian War Crimes in Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
March 20, 2022


Russia’s War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 19, 2022


Russia’s War on Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 19, 2022


Russia’s War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 17, 2022


Russia’s War on Ukraine 

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 14, 2022


Afghan Diplomatic Missions in US Close, Remain Open Elsewhere

Ronald Neumann
VOA News
March 14, 2022


The Russian War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 12, 2022


The Russian War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
March 11, 2022


The Russian War on Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 11, 2022


The Russian War on Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 10, 2022


A Russian and Chinese Alliance 

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 7, 2022


The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 7, 2022


The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on Cooperation in the Arctic Region 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
March 5, 2022


Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 5, 2022


The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
March 4, 2022


Ukraine and Biden’s State of the Union Speech

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 1, 2022


The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra TV
March 1, 2022


Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 25, 2022


Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
February 25, 2022


Biden Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
February 25, 2022


The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 24, 2022


The Ukraine Crisis 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 22, 2022


How Nixon and Mao Tried to Bury the Hatchet in 1972 and What Happened to All That Good Will 

Chas Freeman
RT
February 21, 2022


The Ukraine Crisis

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
February 17, 2022


Escalation in Eastern Ukraine

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
February 17, 2022


Iran’s Regional Dynamics

Bassima Alghussein
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
February 16, 2022


U.S. Warns Americans Abroad Not to Count on a Rescue

Ronald Neumann
New York Times
February 16, 2022


From the Capital

Ronald Neumann
MBN-USAGM
February 11, 2021


Nixon in China

Chas Freeman
Open Source
February 11, 2022


Iran Nuclear Deal

Bassima Alghussein
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
February 11, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 11, 2022


The Israeli-Bahraini Security Agreement

Richard Schmierer
Israeli I24 News
February 3, 2022


The Killing of ISIS Leader Al Qurayshi

Richard Schmierer
Israeli I24 News
February 3, 2022


Resignations for the U.S. Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiating Team

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 29, 2022


Biden Administration 1 Year Anniversary

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
January 20, 2022


The Possibility of the U.S. Re-designating the Houthis as a Terrorist Organization

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 20, 2022


The U.S., Russia and Unrest in Kazakhstan

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 13, 2022


Houthi Maritime Seizures in the Red Sea 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 3, 2022


U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
January 2, 2022


U.S.-China Relations in 2022

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
January 2, 2022


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 1, 2022


Background Briefing

Chas Freeman
Background Briefing with Ian Masters
December 29, 2021


From the Capital

Ronald Neumann
MBN
December 29, 2021


Reflections on Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
World Affairs Council
December 27, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
December 12, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 11, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 4, 2021


Vienna Talks

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
November 30, 2021


The Resumption of the Iran Nuclear Deal Talks in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
November 29, 2021


Purported U.S.-Iranian Naval Confrontation in the Gulf of Oman

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
November 3, 2021


The G20 Summit

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 30, 2021


U.S. Aid to Afghanistan

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
October 29, 2021


Biden Hampered by Lack of Confirmed Ambassadors Ahead of Key Foreign Trip

Ronald Neumann
CNN
October 28, 2021


The Coup in Sudan

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 26, 2021


The Crisis in Lebanon

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 23, 2021


Syrian Rapprochement with Its Arab Neighbors 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
October 21, 2021


The Russian Conference on Afghanistan 

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
October 20, 2021


The Resignation of Afghan Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 19, 2021


Russia Suspending Their Mission to NATO

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
October 18, 2021


U.S.-Russian Relations

Richard Schmierer
Alhurra TV
October 13, 2021


The U.S.-Taliban Talks in Doha

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 9, 2021


The U.S. Government Budget and Debt Ceiling 

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
October 1, 2021


The Impact of the German Elections on German-American Relations

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
September 26, 2021


The UN Speech by Iraqi President Barham Salih 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 23, 2021


The Potential for a U.S.-China Cold War

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV
September 22, 2021


President Biden’s UN Speech

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 21, 2021


The International Community and the Taliban Government in Afghanistan 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 14, 2021


Afghanistan After America

Ronald Neumann
The Ask
September 11, 2021


The Twentieth Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
September 11, 2021


Panel on Afghanistan

Bassima Alghussein
Diversity in National Security 
September 8, 2021


Afghanistan and the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 7, 2021


Inside Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan: Warnings, Doubts but Little Change

Ronald Neumann
The Wall Street Journal
September 5, 2021


The Future of Afghanistan

Bassima Alghussein
China Global Television Network
September 2, 2021


The Future of U.S. Relations with Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 1, 2021


Bush Afghanistan ambassador: Biggest miscalculation was underrating troops they needed

Ronald Neumann
MSNBC
August 31, 2021


Americans unite when attacked on home soil, but Biden feels the criticism that comes with a far-away war

Ronald Neumann
The Globe and Mail
August 31, 2021


Sultan Haitham’s Reforms and the Iran-Oman Relationship

Richard Schmierer
Q Posts
August 29, 2021


Afghanistan: Taliban Takeover Part II

Ronald Neumann
VOA
August 27, 2021


The Taliban, ISIS-K, and the Security Situation in Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
August 27, 2021


Intervention: Unlearned Lessons, or the Gripes of a Professional

Ronald Neumann
The Foreign Service Journal 
August 27, 2021


Bombings claim at least 13 lives amid US pullout mess

Chas Freeman
China Daily
August 27, 2021


The Abraham accords are a diversion, not a path to peace

Chas Freeman
The Cradle 
August 26, 2021


The U.S. Relationship with the Gulf States

Richard Schmierer
Q-Posts
August 25, 2021


Afghanistan Developments and the G7 Summit

Ronald Neumann
Asharq TV 
August 24, 2021


MBN-USAGM’s “From the Capitol”

Ronald Neumann
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
August 24, 2021


Newsroom: Taliban Takeover

Ronald Neumann
CNN
August 23, 2021


The New Iranian Government and Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV 
August 22, 2021


The Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on U.S. Regional Partnerships

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad Al-Araby
August 20, 2021


The Dissent Channel Cable on the Afghanistan Withdrawal 

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 20, 2021


Chaos mars Afghan evacuation efforts; Biden criticism builds

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
August 19, 2021


Ex-Amb. Neumann Calls Afghanistan Exit ‘Miserable Disaster’

Ronald Neumann
Bloomberg
August 18, 2021


The Implications of the Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 17, 2021


‘I’m Furious. I Feel Helpless.’ American Diplomats Reckon With Afghanistan Collapse

Ronald Neumann
Foreign Policy
August 16, 2021


Chaos erupts at airport after Taliban takeover of Kabul 

Ronald Neumann
CNN 
August 16, 2021


Biden administration scrambled as its orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan unraveled

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
August 14, 2021


Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Analyses The Taliban’s Advancements

Ronald Neumann
NPR
August 13, 2021


Negotiations on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 13, 2021


‘Most extreme example’: Cruz further slows administration’s sluggish ambassador pace

Ronald Neumann
Roll Call
August 12, 2021


U.S. Asks Taliban to Spare Its Embassy in Coming Fight for Kabul

Ronald Neumann
The New York Times
August 12, 2021


U.S.-China Relations

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
August 12, 2021


Resuming the Iran Nuclear Talks

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 8, 2021


US ‘not ready to throw in the towel’ on Afghan talks even as Taliban violence grows

Ronald Neumann
CNN
August 5, 2021


Growing Support for Palestinians in the Democratic Party

Richard Schmierer
El-Ghad El-Araby Egyptian TV
July 30, 2021


Sec. Blinken’s Comments on the Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
July 29, 2021


U.S.-Turkish Discussions on Security in Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
July , 2021


Afghan Resistance to the Taliban Needs U.S. Support – and a Big Morale Boost

Ronald Neumann
The Washington Post
July 25, 2021


U.S. Troop Presence in Iraq Going Forward

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
July 23, 2021


NDAA and Securing our Supply Chain

Bassima Alghussein
Al Sharaq
July 23, 2021


U.S. – Iraqi Relations

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
July 21, 2021


Vienna Talks Round 2

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
July 17, 2021


The Unexplained Illnesses of U.S. Diplomats in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
July 17, 2021


German Chancellor Merkel’s Meeting with President Biden

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
July 15, 2021


U.S.-Iranian Conflict in Iraq and Syria

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
July 11, 2021


Biden has just a few weeks left to make key decisions that will shape the future of Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
CNN
July 9, 2021


The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Richard Schmierer
Egyptian El-Ghad El-Araby TV
July 8, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
July 6, 2021


As the Taliban gain ground, how long can the U.S. embassy in Kabul stand?

Ronald Neumann
Politico
July 2, 2021


Negotiations concerning the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 27, 2021


The Biden Administration’s Approach to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 27, 2021


Interview – Ambassador Ronald Neumann

Ronald Neumann
Al Hurra
June 25, 2021


The Biden-Putin Summit 

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
June 16, 2021


Biden, Erdogan, Putin and Resolving the Syrian Conflict

Richard Schmierer
Egyptian El-Ghad TV
June 14, 2021


President Biden at the G7 Meeting 

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
June 11, 2021


Lack of Plan with U.S. Departure from Afghanistan Creating Problems

Ronald Neumann
Rumble
June 11, 2021


President Biden’s European Travel and the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
June 9, 2021


U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
Brian Kilmeade Show
June 8, 2021


The Prospect of a Russian Naval Base in Sudan

Richard Schmierer
Egyptian El-Ghad Al-Araby TV
June 7, 2021


Seismic Shifts in the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
London Politica Podcast
June 6, 2021


The confusion of a rushed U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to disaster

Ronald Neumann
The Washington Post
June 4, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
June 3, 2021


The U.S. Senate and the January 6th Investigative Commission

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
May 28, 2021


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
May 25, 2021


Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
May 24, 2021


Joint Russian and Chinese Efforts to Challenge the U.S. Internationally

Richard Schmierer
El-Ghad Al Arabi (Egyptian TV)
May 24, 2021


The Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire and Next Steps

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
May 21, 2021


From War to Peacebuilding

Bassima Alghussein
Public Leadership Education Network
May 19, 2021


Ongoing Violence Between Israel and the Palestinians

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
May 18, 2021


America’s Afghanistan Withdrawal: The Road to Ending an “Endless War”

Ronald Neumann
The Burnbag Podcast
May 17, 2021


Conflict between Israel & the Palestinians

Bassima Alghussein
Al Sharaq
May 16, 2021


Gun Violence in America

Bassima Alghussein
China Global Television Network
May 14, 2021


Conflict in Palestine

Bassima Alghussein
TRT World
May 14, 2021


The Ongoing Violence in Israel and Gaza

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
May 13, 2021


Ongoing Violence Between Israel and the Palestinians

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
May 12, 2021


Afghanistan: What now to avoid disaster?

Ronald Neumann
The Atlantic
May 11, 2021


With ambassador picks, Biden faces donor vs. diversity test

Ronald Neumann
AP
May 7, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
May 7, 2021


The UN Security Council Session on Multilateralism

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
May 7, 2021


Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal & Broader Regional Implications

Bassima Alghussein
China Global Television Network
April 30, 2021


The Vienna Negotiations on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
April 30, 2021


Biden’s Joint Address to Congress & Foreign Policy Priorities

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
April 28, 2021


President Biden’s Statement on the Armenian Genocide

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
April 24, 2021


Biden’s First 100 Days

Richard Schmierer
“The Capitol” TV
April 23, 2021


The Syrian Missile Incident Near Dimona, Israel

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
April 22, 2021


The U.S., Israel and Iran

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
April 21, 2021


U.S. Policy Towards Iran, Yemen and the Gulf States

Richard Schmierer
“The Capitol” Podcast
April 21, 2021


U.S. – Japan Alliance Efforts to Counter Chinese Economic Aggression

Bassima Alghussein
Basharaq TV
April 17, 2021


The Impact of the Announced U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Richard Schmierer
Al-Ghad TV
April 16, 2021


Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan Not Without Problems

Ronald Neumann
Just the News
April 16, 2021


The Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations in Vienna

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
April 15, 2021


The Vienna Negotiations on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
April 8, 2021


U.S. Engagement with Africa

Richard Schmierer
Egyptian Al-Ghad TV
April 6, 2021


The Origins of a Distinguished Diplomatic Career and the U.S. – China Fight for Primacy

Chas Freeman
Brown Political Review
March 31, 2021


U.S. Efforts to End the Yemen Conflict

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
March 30, 2021


Iran and China Trade Agreement

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
March 27, 2021


President Biden’s Participation in the EU Summit

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
March 26, 2021


Leading by Action: The Fierce Urgency for Diversity and Inclusion in the Foreign Policy Workforce

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
House Committee on Appropriations
March 25, 2021


Saudi Arabia’s Ceasefire Proposal for Yemen

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
March 23, 2021


Iranian Jask Offshore Oil Terminal & U.S. Sanctions

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
March 21, 2021


China – U.S. Discussions in Alaska

Bassima Alghussein
Asharq TV
March 19, 2021


The U.S. Airstrike in Northeastern Syria

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 26, 2021


Could Biden Trigger an All-Out War in Afghanistan?

Ronald Neumann
Newsweek
February 24, 2021


The U.S. and the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 23, 2021


The Biden Administration’s Approach to Iran and Yemen

Richard Schmierer
Al-Riyadh
February 19, 2021


The Diplomatic Effort Concerning the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 18, 2021


The U.S. and the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
February 17, 2021


The Moral Case for Remaining in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
February 17, 2021


The Delisting of the Houthis as a Terrorist Organization

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 12, 2021


The Delisting of the Houthis as a Terrorist Organization – Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Debate

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra
February 12, 2021


The Houthi Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 11, 2021


The Biden Administration’s Effort to Support a Diplomatic Resolution of the Yemen Conflict

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 11, 2021


Diplomats, Top Experts’ Reactions to Biden Foreign Policy Speech

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Just Security
February 5, 2021


The Biden Administration’s Approach to the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 5, 2021


President Biden’s Approach to Foreign Policy

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
February 4, 2021


Biden’s Foreign Policy Agenda

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
February 4, 2021


Diplomatic Engagement on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
February 2, 2021


Biden’s Iran Policy

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
February 2, 2021


Prospects for the U.S. Rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
January 30, 2021


Increased Security Measures at the Capitol

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
January 29, 2021


Biden’s Executive Orders and Racial Equality

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
January 26, 2021


Antony Blinken’s Confirmation as Secretary of State

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
January 26, 2021


Biden Administration’s Approach to the Israeli-Palestinian Issue

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 26, 2021


Biden’s Legislative Priorities

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
January 22, 2021


Inauguration, Biden’s Priorities and the Future of Trumpism

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Net TV
January 20, 2021


Biden MENA Policy Priorities

Bassima Alghussein
TRT World
January 20, 2021


Biden’s Domestic & Foreign Policy Priorities for his first 100 Days

Bassima Alghussein
SkyNews Arabia
January 20, 2021


Biden’s Domestic & Foreign Policy Priorities for his first 100 Days

Bassima Alghussein
Asharaq
January 20, 2021


Biden’s Domestic & Foreign Policy Priorities for his first 100 Days

Bassima Alghussein
Abu Dhabi TV
January 18, 2021


Morocco and the Western Sahara 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 15, 2021


Division in the Republican Party

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
January 15, 2021


The Biden Administration’s Approach to the Israel-Palestinian Issue

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 14, 2021


The Way Forward in Afghanistan: How Biden can achieve sustainable peace & US security

Ronald Neumann
Atlantic Council
January 13, 2021


Trump’s Last 8 Days and Impeachment

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
January 13, 2021


U.S. Sanctions Against Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units Leader Faleh al-Fayyad 

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 10, 2021


U.S. Presidential Transition

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
January 8, 2021


U.S. Presidential Transition

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
January 6, 2021


Georgia Results & Senate Confirmation of the Electoral College Results

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
January 6, 2021


Careers on Capitol Hill & in Public Service

Bassima Alghussein
Public Leadership Education Network
January 6, 2021


Progress Towards Ending the Gulf Rift 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 5, 2021


The Anniversary of the Suleimani Assassination 

Richard Schmierer
Asharq TV
January 1, 2021


The Anniversary of the Suleimani Assassination 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 1, 2021


Resolving Terrorism Claims Against Sudan and Restoring Sudan’s Sovereign Immunity 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 21, 2020


The Normalization of Relations between Israel and Arab States 

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra TV
December 21, 2020


Prospects for the U.S. Re-entering the Iran Nuclear Deal 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 17, 2020


Task Force on Transforming the State Department

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Truman National Security Project
December 16, 2020


The Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal & Prospects for Resolving the GCC Rift 

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra TV
December 14, 2020


Foreign Policy Challenges After Inauguration

Ronald Neumann
World Affairs Council Inland Southern California
December 10, 2020


Israeli – Moroccan Normalization Agreement

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
December 10, 2020


Iran Refusing to Renegotiate the Nuclear Deal

Bassima Alghussein
Sky News Arabia
December 9, 2020


The Biden Administration and Diversity

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Al Arabiya
December 7, 2020


A Conversation on Race, Diplomacy and Personal Experience

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Samanthropolitics
December 5, 2020


Women in the Biden Administration

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Al Araby
December 4, 2020


Reduction of U.S. Diplomatic Staffing in Baghdad

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
December 3, 2020


Biden Administration’s Approach to the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Richard Schmierer
Ash-Sharq Online
December 1, 2020


U.S. Commitment to Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME)

Richard Schmierer
Ash-Sharq TV
December 1, 2020


Rushing for the exits in Afghanistan would leave a lasting stain on America

Ronald Neumann
Atlantic Council
November 13, 2020


The U.S. Presidential Transition

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
November 10, 2020


Foreign Leaders Plan For Trump-Fueled Chaos in the U.S.

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Huffington Post
November 3, 2020


Israel – Sudan Normalization

Richard Schmierer
Israeli i24 TV
October 25, 2020


Sudan’s Removal from the U.S. Terrorism List and its Normalization with Israel

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
October 23, 2020


The U.S. – UAE Strategic Dialogue

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
October 20, 2020


The Abraham Accords

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
October 18, 2020


Don’t abandon peace for Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
Atlantic Council
October 10, 2020


Trump Covid-19 result raises pressure on Pompeo

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
October 4, 2020


The Possible Closure of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
September 30, 2020


Road to the White House

Ronald Neumann
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
September 28, 2020


Secretary Pompeo’s Coming Visit to Greece

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
September 26, 2020


The Bahrain – Israel Diplomatic Agreement

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
September 14, 2020


The Bahrain – Israel Diplomatic Agreement

Richard Schmierer
Israeli i24 TV
September 14, 2020


The Bahrain – Israel Diplomatic Agreement

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
September 12, 2020


New U.S. Financial Sanctions on Two Lebanese Officials

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
September 9, 2020


UAE – Israeli Normalization

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 31, 2020


Pompeo’s Trip to Israel and the Gulf

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 26, 2020


Mike Pompeo’s RNC Address from Israel Stirs Criticism

Ronald Neumann
Wall Street Journal
August 25, 2020


Pompeo draws criticism for convention speech from Jerusalem

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
August 24, 2020


Six major events in Oman – Israel relations: Timeline

Richard Schmierer
Al Arabiya
August 17, 2020


UAE – Israeli Normalization

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 17, 2020


UAE – Israeli Normalization

Richard Schmierer
Israeli i24 TV
August 16, 2020


UAE – Israeli Normalization

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 13, 2020


Explosion in Beirut

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
August 5, 2020


To strengthen global leadership, America must foster and retain diversity in its diplomatic ranks

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Brookings
July 31, 2020


Controversial U.S. Ambassador to Iceland wanted firearm, security for Reykjavic post

Ronald Neumann
CBS News
July 26, 2020


Race Relations in America

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
VOA
July 24, 2020


U.S. – China Relations

Chas Freeman
SkyNews Arabia
July 23, 2020


When Feeling American Requires Leaving

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
The Atlantic
July 22, 2020


Humanitarian Aid to Internally-displaced Syrians

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
July 11, 2020


U.S. Policy on Libya

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
June 22, 2020


Turkey’s Involvement in Libya

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia
June 16, 2020


Reaction to Israeli Annexation Plans

Richard Schmierer
i24 TV
June 14, 2020


A popular rebellion to fulfill America’s promise

Ronald Neumann
Responsible Statecraft
June 8, 2020


El-Sisi’s “Cairo Declaration”

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 7, 2020


Firing of State Department IG Steve Linick

Ronald Neumann
Government Matters
June 2, 2020


Pompeo Denies Retaliation, Won’t Say Why Internal Watchdog Was Fired

Ronald Neumann
VOA
May 21, 2020


Pompeo’s moves against inspector general leave a trail of questions and a department divided

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
May 18, 2020


Afghans and Americans both deserve better Afghan leadership

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
April 28, 2020


State Department is Failing Its Staff at a Critical Time

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
April 5, 2020


Global diplomacy under the gun in the time of coronavirus

Ronald Neumann
AP
April 4, 2020


More U.S. Diplomats Need to be Overseas to Best Serve America

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
March 22, 2020


Iranian Rejection of U.S. Offer to Help Facilitate Coronavirus Response   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 22, 2020


State Department Sets up Task Force to Bring Home Americans Abroad

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
March 20, 2020


Rocket Attack Against U.S. Forces in Iraq   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 14, 2020


Rocket Attack on the Taji Base in Iraq   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 11, 2020


The President is Winning His War on American Institutions

Ronald Neumann
The Atlantic
February 28, 2020


Perils and Prospects for Afghan Peace

Ronald Neumann
VOA
February 28, 2020


Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 26, 2020


Is an agreement with the Taliban a step toward peace?

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
February 25, 2020


A Report on Qasim Suleimani

Thomas Mattair
AlHurra
February 24, 2020


Turkish-Russian Conflict in Syria 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 21, 2020


Congress looks to strengthen hand in State Department following impeachment

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
February 17, 2020


The leader who gave more voice, power to his people 

Richard Schmierer
Oman Daily Observer
February 15, 2020


Trump Administration’s Peace Plan 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 2, 2020


Trump Administration’s Middle East Peace Plan 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 27, 2020


U.S. Targeted Killing of Qassem Soleimani: Strategic Implications

Brian Katulis
VOA
January 17, 2020


U.S. Policy in Middle East Pushes Action without Strategy

Brian Katulis
The Philadelphia Inquirer
January 13, 2020


Oman’s Sultan Qaboos dies at 79

Anne Joyce
El Watan
January 13, 2020


Sultan Qaboos and Sultan Haitham

Richard Schmierer
BBC Radio World Service
January 11, 2020


Oman is ‘very capable hands’ with new Sultan Haitham: Experts

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya
January 11, 2020


Oman’s Sultan Qaboos dies at 79

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya
January 11, 2020


Iraqi Request to Pompeo to Discuss the Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Iraq 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 10, 2020


What we need to learn about the Middle East

Brian Katulis
Daily News
January 10, 2020


Iran may stand down, as Trump says, but cyber and terror attacks are the real threat  

Brian Katulis
USA Today
January 9, 2020


Trump proved himself to be America’s biggest security risk  

Brian Katulis
Washington Post
January 9, 2020


Trump says Iran ‘standing down’ after attacks  

Brian Katulis
Las Vegas Review Journal
January 8, 2020


Iranian Missile Attacks Against U.S. Bases in Iraq  

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 7, 2020


Iranian Missile Attacks Against U.S. Bases in Iraq  

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia
January 7, 2020


Oman and Sultan Qaboos  

Richard Schmierer
Al-Arabiya
January 6, 2020


U.S. – Iranian Tensions   

Richard Schmierer
Yahoo Finance TV
January 6, 2020


U.S. – Iranian Tensions Following the Killing of Gen. Soleimani  

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 5, 2020


‘There will be dead Americans because of this’: Ex-CIA deputy director warns Iran will set its sleeper cells loose to kill U.S. officials and citizens after strike

Brian Katulis
The Daily Mail
January 3, 2020


Veteran Diplomat Breaks Down Impacts of U.S. Airstrike on Iranian General

Ronald Neumann
Peoria Public Radio
January 3, 2020


Afghanistan’s peace needs capital to endure

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
December 15, 2019


GCC Summit in Riyadh   

Richard Schmierer
i24 TV
December 10, 2019


U.S. Mediation on the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 9, 2019


The U.S. Force Posture & Mission in Syria   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 6, 2019


The Effect of U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
December 2, 2019


Diplomats testifying in impeachment inspire pride, worry

Ronald Neumann
Roll Call
November 22, 2019


The U.S., Iran, and Security in the Persian Gulf

Ronald Neumann
Ford School of Public Policy
November 21, 2019


The U.S. and Russia in Syria   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 21, 2019


Impeachment Hearings Illustrate Longstanding Conflict Throughout Trump’s Presidency

Ronald Neumann
NPR
November 18, 2019


Join today’s US Foreign Service? Absolutely

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
November 10, 2019


Despite Trump’s taunting and harassment, whistleblowers remain undaunted

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
November 9, 2019


Iran exceeding enrichment limits   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 9, 2019


US-Iran Tensions over the JCPOA   

Thomas Mattair
Al Hurra
November 7, 2019


Meeting on Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
November 6, 2019


The killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi   

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 27, 2019


‘Preposterous’: China’s protests over new US diplomatic rules fall on deaf ears 

Ronald Neumann
South China Morning Post
October 24, 2019


U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Syria  

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
October 21, 2019


Bill Taylor, top US diplomat who called Ukraine aid freeze ‘crazy’ is asked to testify 

Ronald Neumann
CNN
October 11, 2019


Don’t ruin professional diplomacy 

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
October 6, 2019


U.S. Diplomats Rally Behind Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine 

Ronald Neumann
NPR
September 27, 2019


Uncertainty in Afghanistan 

Ronald Neumann
SAIS Panel
September 18, 2019


Implications of Breakdown of U.S. – Taliban Talks 

Ronald Neumann
VOA
September 13, 2019


Potential U.S. Diplomatic Engagement with Iran  

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 12, 2019


Scrapping Afghan summit, Trump makes U.S. even less predictable

Brian Katulis
Japan Today
September 9, 2019


Can Trump Change Course on Iran and Still Keep Evangelicals Onboard?

Brian Katulis
Haaretz
September 6, 2019


Increasing Tension Between the U.S. and Iran  

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
September 5, 2019


In Open Letter, Former U.S. Envoys Criticize Afghan Withdrawal Plan 

Ronald Neumann
NPR
September 4, 2019


U.S. – Taliban Negotiations: How to Avoid Rushing to Failure 

Ronald Neumann
Atlantic Council
September 3, 2019


Iran’s attacks on one U.S. think tank are a threat to all

Brian Katulis
Washington Post
August 30, 2019


Democrats can’t just unwind Trump’s foreign policy

Brian Katulis
Politico
August 24, 2019


Tensions in Iraq 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
August 23, 2019


Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign: Rally Allies and Rattle Iran

Brian Katulis
Hudson Institute
August 21, 2019


As Trump tries to end ‘endless wars,’ America’s biggest Mideast base is getting bigger

Brian Katulis
Washington Post
August 21, 2019


Right and Left Respond to the Week in U.S. Foreign Policy 

Brian Katulis
NPR
August 18, 2019


Tensions in Northern Syria 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
August 6, 2019


In Afghanistan, Give Peace a Chance – And a Lot of Time

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
July 18, 2019


As U.S. – Iran tensions escalate, is any room left for negotiations?  

Thomas Mattair
National Catholic Reporter
July 16, 2019


Current Tension Between Iran and the U.S.  

Richard Schmierer
CNBC
July 12, 2019


After British ambassador’s downfall, diplomats fear putting Trump criticisms in writing

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
July 10, 2019


Trump’s British ambassador takedown unnerves diplomats

Ronald Neumann
Politico
July 10, 2019


Impact of leaked telegrams critical of Trump 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
July 9, 2019


Reforming State’s Personnel System Could Work This Time

Ronald Neumann
The Foreign Service Journal
July 3, 2019


Are U.S. Diplomats Ready for War?

Ronald Neumann
War On the Rocks
July 1, 2019


Vienna Meeting on Iran Nuclear Deal 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 28, 2019


U.S. – Iranian Confrontation 

Richard Schmierer
Yahoo Finance TV
June 24, 2019


U.S. – Iranian Confrontation 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 22, 2019


Bahrain’s Rulers Last Chance to Save Their Country

Ronald Neumann
The National Interest
June 20, 2019


U.S. – Iranian Tensions 

Richard Schmierer
Newsy.com
June 20, 2019


Gulf Regional Issues 

Richard Schmierer
Saudi 24 TV
June 11, 2019


U.S. – Iranian Confrontation 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
June 5, 2019


U.S. – Iranian Tensions 

Richard Schmierer
Al Arabiya
June 4, 2019


U.S. – Iranian Confrontation 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
May 17, 2019


Rich Schmierer being interviewed

Current Tension Between Iran and the U.S.  

Richard Schmierer
CNBC
May 12, 2019


Sabotage Incident off the Coast of Fujairah 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
May 12, 2019


U.S. Deployment of 2nd Aircraft Carrier Battle Group to the Gulf 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
May 6, 2019


America’s Longest War

Ronald Neumann
TRT World
May 2, 2019


The Current State of American Diplomacy 

Ronald Neumann
Potomac Institute
April 30, 2019


Tom Mattair and Rich Schmierer meet Abdullah bin Zayed

Abdullah bin Zayed receives President of Middle East Policy Council

Richard Schmierer & Thomas Mattair
Emirates News Agency
April 29, 2019


Afghanistan: Need for thinking beyond bumper stickers

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
April 10, 2019


FTO Designation of the IRGC and Israeli Elections

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia
April 8, 2019


American Diplomacy in the current geopolitical climate

Ronald Neumann
Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs
March 19, 2019


Wanted: Patient Diplomacy in Yemen

Brian Katulis
The National Interest
March 16, 2019


De Facto Ambassador: Kushner’s Role in US Relations with Saudi Arabia

Ronald Neumann
The Globe Post
March 7, 2019


Some U.S. Troops to Stay in Syria 

Richard Schmierer
Syrian TV
March 6, 2019


Some U.S. Troops to Stay in Syria 

Richard Schmierer
Al-Iraqiyya
March 6, 2019


Merger of U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
March 4, 2019


Fewer Americans are opting for careers at the State Department 

Ronald Neumann
NBC News
February 25, 2019


Resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zariff 

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia
February 25, 2019


U.S. troops in Iraq and the Iranian missile program 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
February 3, 2019


End of Funding for USAID Projects in the West Bank 

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia
January 19, 2019


How About Some Candor in Middle East Policy? 

Brian Katulis
The New Republic
January 9, 2019


U.S. Withdrawal from Syria 

Richard Schmierer
Saudi 24 TV
January 9, 2019


U.S. Withdrawal from Syria 

Richard Schmierer
Israeli i24 TV
January 8, 2019


State Department Under Pompeo Still Coping with Vacancies 

Ronald Neumann
Government Executive
December 17, 2018


Working to Strengthen U.S. Diplomacy 

Ronald Neumann
The Foreign Service Journal
December 4, 2018


Veteran Ambassador Says U.S. Shouldn’t Give Up on Afghanistan, Iraq – Or Diplomacy

Ronald Neumann
The Washington Diplomat
November 28, 2018


Southern border tensions highlight key diplomatic vacancies

Ronald Neumann
CNN
November 26, 2018


Almost half of top jobs in State Department are still empty

Ronald Neumann
Government Matters
November 15, 2018


U.S. – Saudi Relations and Jamal Khashoggi

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia 
October 16, 2018


Saudi Arabia, Turkey have no U.S. ambassadors amid crisis

Ronald Neumann
Associated Press
October 13, 2018


State Department Special Envoys Are Resurrected Under Pompeo

Ronald Neumann
Government Executive
October 5, 2018


Pompeo Has Been Rushing to Fill State Department Vacancies

Ronald Neumann
Bloomberg
September 13, 2018


25th Anniversary of the Oslo Accords

Richard Schmierer
i24 News
September 13, 2018


Zalmay Khalilzad Appointed As U.S. Special Adviser to Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
NPR 
September 5, 2018


The Iranian Economy

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia 
August 28, 2018


U.S. Sanctions Against Russia

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
August 24, 2018


The Ghazni battle: A need for serious answers

Ronald Neumann
The Hill
August 21, 2018


Pompeo faces uphill battle staffing career, political ranks in State Department

Ronald Neumann
Federal News Radio
August 14, 2018


Saudi – Canadian Dispute

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra (TV)
August 10, 2018


Sanctions Re-Imposed on Iran

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia 
August 6, 2018


State Department Still Has a Lot of Vacancies: Pompeo’s Mixed Success

Ronald Neumann
Government Executive
August 1, 2018


Iran’s Role in the Region

Richard Schmierer
Al-Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic)
July 31, 2018


Trump Should Work With Putin to Develop a New Framework for Syria

Brian Katulis
Foreign Policy
July 23, 2018


Foreign Service officers fear Trump may erode diplomatic immunity

Ronald Neumann
Politico
July 19, 2018


Seizing the Diplomatic Initiative in Syria

Brian Katulis
Center for American Progress
July 19, 2018


U.S. Officials on Russia Sellout

Ronald Neumann
The Daily Beast
July 19, 2018


Fallout from Trump-Putin Summit

Ronald Neumann
Airtalk (starts at minute 4:46)
July 17, 2018


America’s Credibility Is on the Line in Syria

Brian Katulis
Foreign Policy
July 6, 2018


What’s that sound? Singapore scare highlights US concern

Ronald Neumann
Bradenton Harold
June 26, 2018


State Department staff are souring on Mike Pompeo

Ronald Neumann
The Week
June 25, 2018


Pompeo gives U.S. diplomats ‘dose of reality’ after early high hopes

Ronald Neumann
Politico
June 25, 2018


Elections in Iraq

Richard Schmierer
CNBC Asia (TV + Online)
June 7, 2018


A Growing List of U.S. Diplomats Acting Undiplomatically

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley & Ronald Neumann
New York Times (Print + Online)
June 6, 2018


U.S. Ambassador to Germany provokes backlash with Breitbart interview 

Ronald Neumann
CNN
June 5, 2018


Iraq’s elections and Iranian meddling in the region

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra Final Edition (TV)
May 23, 2018


Trump’s Pick to Oversee Afghanistan could signal a new approach

Ronald Neumann
TIME
May 23, 2018


European reaction to U.S. withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
May 20, 2018


Success for U.S. in Afghanistan still attainable but risks remain

Ronald Neumann
Portland Press Herald
May 17, 2018


Afghanistan and the Middle East: Foreign Policy and International Affairs

Ronald Neumann
Maine Public
May 16, 2018


Former U.S. ambassador discusses U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem

Richard Schmierer
CNBC (TV & Online)
May 13, 2018


Iran nuclear deal

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
May 7, 2018


Pompeo faces challenge balancing State Department ‘swagger’ and security

Ronald Neumann
CNN (TV)
May 4, 2018


Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels to Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
April 29, 2018


Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels to Europe and the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
April 27, 2018


Senate panel narrowly endorses Mike Pompeo for secretary of state after Trump intervenes with key Republican

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post
April 23, 2018


Strikes without Strategy in Syria, Years in the Making

Brian Katulis
The National Interest
April 16, 2018


Trump’s Passive-Aggressive Syria Policy Risks Creating More Mayhem in the Middle East

Brian Katulis
Foreign Policy
April 16, 2018


U.S. military action in Syria

Mark Hambley
Western New England News (TV)
April 14, 2018


U.S. military action in Syria

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
April 13, 2018


U.S. military action in Syria

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
April 13, 2018


Can Pakistan’s controversial envoy fix ties between Islamabad and DC?

Ronald Neumann
TRT World
April 4, 2018


In Afghanistan, U.S. military sprints to prove it can reverse insurgent tide

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post 
March 30, 2018


The Passive Foreign Policy President

Brian Katulis
The New Republic
March 21, 2018


Former U.S. ambassador discusses the Iran nuclear deal

Richard Schmierer
CNBC (TV & Online)
March 21, 2018


Recent developments in the Middle East

Mark Hambley
NPR
March 20, 2018


Rex Tillerson’s out, Mike Pompeo is in. Now what?

Ronald Neumann
Cleveland Plain Dealer 
March 16, 2018


At the State Department, diplomats prepare for a dramatic shift in style

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post 
March 14, 2018


Secretary Tillerson’s ouster from Department of State

Richard Schmierer
Al-Iraqiya (TV)
March 13, 2018


Secretary Tillerson’s ouster from Department of State

Richard Schmierer
i24 (TV)
March 13, 2018


Future of American Diplomacy

Ronald Neumann
Diplomacy Dispatch (Podcast)
March 7, 2018


The best way forward in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
Middle East Institute 
February 16, 2018


Recent developments in the Middle East

Mark Hambley
Springfield Focus Television (TV)
February 8, 2018


The United States should listen to Jordan on the Jerusalem decision

Brian Katulis
The Hill
February 1, 2018


Trump administration aid cuts to the Palestinians

Thomas Mattair
Al Araby (TV)
January 26, 2018


Secretary Tillerson’s trip to Europe to discuss Iran nuclear deal

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
January 23, 2018


Trump’s Middle East Policy: The Good(ish), the Bad, and the Ugly

Brian Katulis
The New Republic
January 19, 2018


‘Persistent, Expanding and Worrisome’: ISIS Rebounds in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
The Cipher Brief (Online)
January 5, 2018


Rights and freedom for women in Iran and Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
December 29, 2017


UN Security Council Reaction to President Trump’s Decision to Move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
December 8, 2017


Nearly Every Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Disagrees with Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

Richard Jones
New York Times (Print + Online)
December 7, 2017


President Trump’s Decision to Move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra (TV)
December 6, 2017


President Trump’s Decision to Move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
December 6, 2017


State Department Threatening to Close Palestinian Representation Office in Washington, DC

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
November 19, 2017


Trump Foreign Policy One Year After His Election

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
November 9, 2017


New Louvre Abu Dhabi and Cultural Engagement

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
November 8, 2017


President Trump’s War on Terror

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra (TV)
November 8, 2017


Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in the Region

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
November 7, 2017


Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in the Region

Thomas Mattair
Arab News (Print + Online)
November 7, 2017


Saudi Crown Prince’s Mass Purge Upends a Longstanding System

Chas Freeman
New York Times (Print + Online)
November 5, 2017


How Rex Tillerson is Remaking the State Department

Ronald Neumann
Bloomberg (Print)
October 26, 2017


GCC Military and Political Unity

Ronald Neumann
Gulf Daily News (Print)
October 21, 2017


The Role of Coalitions in Conflicts in the Middle East

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
October 17, 2017


Rift in the GCC

Richard Schmierer
Bahrain TV (TV)
October 13, 2017


Trump’s Afghanistan Plan Could Work

Ronald Neumann
The Mercury (Online)
September 22, 2017


After UN Housekeeping, Are You Next?

Ronald Neumann
Federal News Radio (Radio + Online)
September 21, 2017


Arab-Israeli Conflict

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
September 17, 2017


GCC Conflict

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
September 17, 2017


Trump’s Foreign Policy Outline Comes into Focus

Brian Katulis
VOA (Online)
August 30, 2017


The Forerunner of Trump’s Plan for Afghanistan: Joe Biden’s

Brian Katulis
New York Times (Print + Online)
August 22, 2017


Tillerson Discusses Afghanistan Plan with Reporters

Ronald Neumann
CNN (TV + Online)
August 22, 2017


Rex Tillerson Outlines Potential Diplomatic Strategy in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
NPR (Radio + Online)
August 22, 2017


Trump’s Afghanistan War Policy: A Realistic but Undefined Policy U-Turn

Ronald Neumann
CBC News (Online)
August 22, 2017


Privatization? More money for support? A look at the future of more U.S. involvement in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
AirTalk (Radio + Online)
August 10, 2017


America Keeps on Failing in Afghanistan

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post (Print + Online)
August 9, 2017


Blackwater founder wants to boost the Afghan air war with his private air force

Ronald Neumann
Military Times (Online)
August 2, 2017


Trump Administration Staffing at the State Department

Ronald Neumann
BBC (TV + Radio + Online)
July 31, 2017


Does the State Department Need So Many Special Envoys?

Ronald Neumann
NPR (Radio + Online)
July 31, 2017


Challenges Facing the New Saudi Ambassador to Washington

Thomas Mattair
ArabNews (Print + Online)
July 14, 2017


Post-ISIS Iraq & Syria

Thomas Mattair
Voice of America (Online)
July 14, 2017


Post-ISIS Iraq & Syria

Thomas Mattair
Bahrain TV (TV)
July 14, 2017


Post-ISIS Iraq & Syria

Thomas Mattair
Al Hurra (TV)
July 14, 2017


The Qatar Crisis

Patrick Theros
BBC (TV)
June 9, 2017


The Qatar Crisis

Richard Schmierer
i24 News (TV)
June 7, 2017


President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Ford Fraker
Vice News (Online)
May 15, 2017


MBZ Visits Trump Ahead of President’s Trip to Saudi Arabia

Brian Katulis
The National (Print + Online)
May 14, 2017


Donald Trump Puts Saudi Arabia at Top of Itinerary

Ford Fraker
Washington Times (Online + Print)
May 14, 2017


U.S. – Gulf Events Help Educate, Effective Communication

Ford Fraker
Arab News (Online)
May 14, 2017


U.S. – Saudi Counterterrorism Efforts

Thomas Mattair
Bahrain TV (TV)
May 11, 2017


U.S. – Saudi Counterterrorism Efforts

Thomas Mattair
Saudi Press Agency 
May 11, 2017


President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Saudi Press Agency 
May 11, 2017


President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Richard Schmierer
Radio Sawa (Radio)
May 11, 2017


Turkey, arming the Kurds, and Mosul

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra (TV)
May 10, 2017


State of Play: Becoming an ambassador takes time – and paperwork

Ronald Neumann
CNN (Online)
May 6, 2017


Reimagining the Middle East

Chas Freeman
Speech
April, 2017


Reimagining China and Asia

Chas Freeman
Speech
April, 2017


Diplomacy in the Middle East and the work of the Middle East Policy Council

Richard Schmierer
Speech, Arab American Business Council
April 25, 2017


State Department Cuts Might Impact Readiness

Ronald Neumann
Peace Economy Project (Online)
April 18, 2017


An Afghanistan Strategy for Trump

Ronald Neumann
National Interest (Online)
April 16, 2017


Trump Administration Must Act to Address the Plight of Christians in the Middle East

Brian Katulis
Huffington Post (Online)
April 14, 2017


Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia (TV)
April 12, 2017


What’s Next After the Syria Strike: Preventing a Wider Conflagration

Brian Katulis
Foreign Policy (Online)
April 7, 2017


5 Signs President Trump Leads like a Middle East Dictator

Brian Katulis
Fortune (Online)
April 5, 2017


Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Richard Schmierer
ABC News Radio (Radio)
April 5, 2017


Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia (TV)
April 4, 2017


What Trump Should Ask Sisi

Brian Katulis
Politico (Online)
April 3, 2017


The U.S. Gets Deeper into Middle East Wars: What’s the Endgame?

Richard Schmierer
NPR “On Point” (Radio + Online)
April 3, 2017


Reimagining Great Power Relations

Chas Freeman
Speech 
March, 2017


Afghanistan: Fight…or Run?

Ronald Neumann
Great Decisions Global Discussion Series, World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
March 14, 2017


A New Way Forward in Afghanistan: How the United States Should Modify Its Strategy

Ronald Neumann
Center for New American Security (Online)
February 21, 2017


Reflections from the Region and the Mission of the Middle East Policy Council

Richard Schmierer
Arabesque Magazine/Hayat Washington (Print + Online)
February 20, 2017


Appointment of McMaster as National Security Advisor

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia (TV)
February 20, 2017


President Trump Meeting with Netanyahu

Thomas Mattair
Al Araby (TV)
February 15, 2017


Trump Administration Policies Toward Iran

Thomas Mattair
Al Jazeera (TV)
February 2, 2017


Trump Policies in the Middle East

Thomas Mattair
Al Araby (TV)
February 1, 2017


President Trump and the GCC

Richard Schmierer
SkyNews Arabia (TV)
January 29, 2017


Military Brass Fill Donald Trump’s National Security Council

Brian Katulis
Wall Street Journal (Print + Online)
January 26, 2017


In Afghanistan, Trump will inherit a costly stalemate and few solutions

Ronald Neumann
Washington Post (Print + Online)
January 18, 2017


Turkey, the Kurds and ISIS

Richard Schmierer
Sky News Arabia (TV)
January 18, 2017


ISIS, Mosul and Iraq

Richard Schmierer
Al Hurra (TV)
January 4, 2017


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