Gordon Gray
@ambgordongray.bsky.social
Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. Former career diplomat. RPCV Morocco. Re-posts ≠ endorsements.
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Gordon Gray
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· Aug 11
National security risks behind a wave of cuts at the State Department
"We have far too many challenges globally right now that we cannot afford not to have the very best working for the American people," said Gordon Gray.
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My warning about how State Department RIFs weaken U.S. national security.
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Click on the link below if you are interested in U.S. policy in the Middle East but missed Professor Marc Lynch's discussion of his new book, "American's Middle East: The Ruination of a Region."
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America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region | Professor Marc Lynch
YouTube video by IMES at GW
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November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Click on the link below if you are interested in U.S. policy in the Middle East but missed Professor Marc Lynch's discussion of his new book, "American's Middle East: The Ruination of a Region."
@abuaardvark.bsky.social @imes-gw.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxDc...
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"Kazakhstan’s entry into the pact, which could formally happen in December, appears to be more about courting Trump with a symbolic gesture than forging Middle East peace."
By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
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Column | Kazakhstan’s curious journey to the Abraham Accords
The news that Kazakhstan would be the latest state to join the U.S.-brokered normalization deals between Israel and a clutch of Arab states furrowed many eyebrows.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
"Kazakhstan’s entry into the pact, which could formally happen in December, appears to be more about courting Trump with a symbolic gesture than forging Middle East peace."
By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
@shadihamid.bsky.social will discuss his new book, "The Case for American Power," at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs on Tuesday, January 27 at 2 p.m. Registration information will be available soon.
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Opinion | Rooting for American power is the best option in this dangerous world
The nation must maintain political, economic and cultural edge over its competitors.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
@shadihamid.bsky.social will discuss his new book, "The Case for American Power," at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs on Tuesday, January 27 at 2 p.m. Registration information will be available soon.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
@ishaantharoor.bsky.social on the NYC election:
"The clash that Mamdani’s victory sets up is not one of civilizations. Rather, it’s of competing visions of the world — one anchored in Trump’s angry nationalist project and the other in Mamdani’s global city."
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
"The clash that Mamdani’s victory sets up is not one of civilizations. Rather, it’s of competing visions of the world — one anchored in Trump’s angry nationalist project and the other in Mamdani’s global city."
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Column | Mamdani’s global city clashes with Trump’s nationalist project
Liberal mayors of major cities around the world have found themselves at odds with ascendant far-right populists. Mamdani will undoubtedly face a similar fight.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
@ishaantharoor.bsky.social on the NYC election:
"The clash that Mamdani’s victory sets up is not one of civilizations. Rather, it’s of competing visions of the world — one anchored in Trump’s angry nationalist project and the other in Mamdani’s global city."
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
"The clash that Mamdani’s victory sets up is not one of civilizations. Rather, it’s of competing visions of the world — one anchored in Trump’s angry nationalist project and the other in Mamdani’s global city."
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
With my comments on the October 31 UN Security Council vote on the Western Sahara.
www.medi1tv.com/ar/episode/9...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
With my comments on the October 31 UN Security Council vote on the Western Sahara.
www.medi1tv.com/ar/episode/9...
www.medi1tv.com/ar/episode/9...
@abuaardvark.bsky.social will discuss his new book ("America's Middle East: The Ruination of a Region") at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs on Wedesday, November 5 at 12 noon.
Register here: share.google/tYz7bUmfC6aJ...
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The Fantasy of a New Middle East
Israel cannot destroy its way to peace.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Reposted by Gordon Gray
President Kais Saied is making Tunisia an ever more repressive authoritarian regime.
He’s placed suspensions on FTDES (leftist economic think tank), ATFD (feminist NGO) & Nawaat (leftist media outlet).
All 3 groups, ironically, had many members who cheered his coup in 2021. 🧵
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He’s placed suspensions on FTDES (leftist economic think tank), ATFD (feminist NGO) & Nawaat (leftist media outlet).
All 3 groups, ironically, had many members who cheered his coup in 2021. 🧵
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October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
President Kais Saied is making Tunisia an ever more repressive authoritarian regime.
He’s placed suspensions on FTDES (leftist economic think tank), ATFD (feminist NGO) & Nawaat (leftist media outlet).
All 3 groups, ironically, had many members who cheered his coup in 2021. 🧵
1/6
He’s placed suspensions on FTDES (leftist economic think tank), ATFD (feminist NGO) & Nawaat (leftist media outlet).
All 3 groups, ironically, had many members who cheered his coup in 2021. 🧵
1/6
"In the shadow of Sudan’s misery, President Donald Trump has done conspicuously little.....The White House was more focused on gutting USAID, an agency that propped up critical elements of the humanitarian complex aiding Sudanese people."
By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social.
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By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social.
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Column | Sudan’s war takes horrific turn, as Trump looks away
The White House loves quick deals and photo-ops, but there’s no simple solution to ending the war in Sudan.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"In the shadow of Sudan’s misery, President Donald Trump has done conspicuously little.....The White House was more focused on gutting USAID, an agency that propped up critical elements of the humanitarian complex aiding Sudanese people."
By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social.
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By @ishaantharoor.bsky.social.
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