Join Omer Niazi, Umud Shokri Ph.D. 🛢, & Iulia Joja discussing new security arrangements & the global energy transition in the South Caucasus. 9/10, at 11am ET. Register below 👇 mei.edu/events/caucasu…

My reflections on “What broke the Levant, and can it be fixed?” Written upon my return after 11 years in the US. mei.edu/blog/no-direct…

“The message China & Russia are sending is clear: they are cementing their strong relationship w/ Egypt, & the US isn’t alone in the Middle East. Both countries see Egypt as a gateway to broader influence...” - Mohammed Soliman to Breaking Defense breakingdefense.com/2024/09/china-…

BREAKING -- #Iraq & the US have come to "an agreement" that all US troops will be withdrawn from Iraqi soil by the end of 2026. That'd be just about perfect timing for #ISIS, given the trend-lines already in play. reuters.com/world/us-iraq-…

"Tebboune's upcoming second term seems to offer an illusion of stability, supported by an authoritarian populism striving to maintain a fragile social contract that cannot be indefinitely renewed on such shaky foundations." - Amel Boubekeur mei.edu/publications/a…

Mirette Mabrouk of the Middle East Institute and Ofir Winter אופיר וינטר أوفير وينتر of the INSS shared with Al-Monitor their insights on where Isarel-Egypt relations are going. Egypt fed up with Netanyahu, but crisis with Israel deeper than Philadelphi al-monitor.com/originals/2024… דרך Al-Monitor

Check out my latest for Middle East Institute on Azerbaijan’s green energy transition, COP29 commitments, and collaboration with the U.S. as it pushes for a cleaner, more sustainable future. #EnergyTransition #Azerbaijan #COP29 COP29 Azerbaijan 🔗 mei.edu/publications/a…

MEI's Michael Nagata & Charles Lister discuss the state of ISIS today amid warning signs of resurgence, where ISIS is most active, & the necessary measures to defeat the group again. Watch the full briefing 👇mei.edu/events/why-isi…

Turkish FM Fidan is in Cairo attending the Arab League meeting for the first time since Erdogan addressed the group in 2011 during his "Arab Spring tour." Erdogan's commanding tone at the time underscored how Turkey had cast itself as a leader in the region. Remember the (1/9)

In this week's briefing, Brian Katulis, Paul Scham, Robert Ford, & Gönül Tol examine DOJ charges against Hamas, Israeli ceasefire perceptions, Algeria's election, & Turkey's chances at BRICS membership. Read more 👇 mei.edu/blog/weekly-br…

"[Egypt and Turkey] have said that they will cooperate on Libya, and the Eastern Mediterranean, both formerly huge points of contention between the two. And in a troubled region, cordial relations make for mutual strength." - Mirette F. Mabrouk to The New Arab. newarab.com/analysis/sisis…

Join Nadereh Chamlou, Saba Ghori (Vital Voices), MerissaKhurma, Kathleen R. Kuehnast, PhD, & Suzanne Kianpour for an in-person panel conversation & networking event exploring the rise of women changemakers in the Arab world & Iran. 9/16, at 4pm ET. Register below 👇mei.edu/events/empower…

On the anniversary of 9/11, MEI's Douglas London reflects on counterterrorism lessons learned for The Hill.

#LISTEN: The #Harris-#Trump #USelection debate focused more on style over substance, says Firas Maksad of Middle East Institute I Full story: arab.news/nxyb4 #USElection2024

In a new Middle East Institute podcast, Shiraz Maher & I talked with Alistair Taylor about #ISIS & the huge challenges associated with the 'Detainee Crisis' in northeast #Syria. Listen in: mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

"All in all, migration seems to have become the new pivot of the EU’s cooperation with its Mediterranean partners. This has happened to a large extent as a result of political circumstances," writes Emmanuel. mei.edu/publications/c…

Amos Hochstein will reaffirm US red light against major war in #Lebanon while visiting #Israel Monday. But the light might flash orange post November 5 US elections. Until then, Netanyahu is gradually expanding the campaign & preparing the ground. BBC News (World) Middle East Institute 👇