Middle East Policy Council
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MEPC provides credible, comprehensive information & analysis on political, economic, and cultural issues pertaining to U.S.-Middle East relations.
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The authors provide clear visualization of their data as they trace the connections between firms within states and across states, and they identify the directors who serve as nodes in the growing pan-Arab corporatism.
September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The authors provide clear visualization of their data as they trace the connections between firms within states and across states, and they identify the directors who serve as nodes in the growing pan-Arab corporatism.
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is available to read! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from regional experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
February 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is available to read! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from regional experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is available to read! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
February 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is available to read! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
A new article in Middle East Policy by M.T. Samuel examines Israel's actions in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attacks and asks why American and Israeli leadership did not taken more concrete steps to bring the conflict to an end. Read it for free now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A new article in Middle East Policy by M.T. Samuel examines Israel's actions in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attacks and asks why American and Israeli leadership did not taken more concrete steps to bring the conflict to an end. Read it for free now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
February 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
Washington's involvement in the eastern Mediterranean, largely in favor of Greece, has pushed Turkey closer to Moscow, contends Devrim Şahin. Without an American rebalancing, Turkey is "likely to continue to look east." Read the analysis for free: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Washington's involvement in the eastern Mediterranean, largely in favor of Greece, has pushed Turkey closer to Moscow, contends Devrim Şahin. Without an American rebalancing, Turkey is "likely to continue to look east." Read the analysis for free: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
No Way but Forward by Brian K. Barber offers an intimate, profound look at life in Gaza over three decades—including the year following October 7. His book challenges us to see Gaza’s people, not just its struggles, and reminds us that it is not just a place of conflict—it’s a home.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
No Way but Forward by Brian K. Barber offers an intimate, profound look at life in Gaza over three decades—including the year following October 7. His book challenges us to see Gaza’s people, not just its struggles, and reminds us that it is not just a place of conflict—it’s a home.
bkbarber.com
bkbarber.com
In a new Winter 2024 article, Théo Blanc examines Ennahda's position as the opposition in Tunisia and its prospects for reform in the face of President Kais Saied's repression. What's at stake for the party and the country? Read for free:
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February 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In a new Winter 2024 article, Théo Blanc examines Ennahda's position as the opposition in Tunisia and its prospects for reform in the face of President Kais Saied's repression. What's at stake for the party and the country? Read for free:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
February 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
At this precarious and uncertain time in the Middle East, Seyed Hossein Mousavian contends that only changes in US policy can guide the region toward stability, most notably in the approach to Iran. Read the former nuclear negotiator's analysis for free:
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February 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
At this precarious and uncertain time in the Middle East, Seyed Hossein Mousavian contends that only changes in US policy can guide the region toward stability, most notably in the approach to Iran. Read the former nuclear negotiator's analysis for free:
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Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts:
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February 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from experts:
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In a brand new Winter 2024 article from Middle East Policy, Hamed Mousavi and Arteman Rad Goudarzi analyze the development of Russia and Iran’s relationship and the trade-offs that each state has calculated. Read for free until Feb. 15:
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February 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In a brand new Winter 2024 article from Middle East Policy, Hamed Mousavi and Arteman Rad Goudarzi analyze the development of Russia and Iran’s relationship and the trade-offs that each state has calculated. Read for free until Feb. 15:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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An analysis of its "good-neighbor policy" shows that Iran now enjoys friendlier relations with its neighbors "than at nearly any point in its 45-year history," contend Mehran Kamrava and Ali Bagheri Dolatabadi. Read their analysis for free until Feb. 15:
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February 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
An analysis of its "good-neighbor policy" shows that Iran now enjoys friendlier relations with its neighbors "than at nearly any point in its 45-year history," contend Mehran Kamrava and Ali Bagheri Dolatabadi. Read their analysis for free until Feb. 15:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from regional experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
February 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from regional experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
China's expanding role in the Middle East has seen a growing number of Chinese weapons sent to conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and beyond. A new Winter 2024 journal article examines this trend and Beijing's role in the ongoing conflicts. Read more:
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February 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
China's expanding role in the Middle East has seen a growing number of Chinese weapons sent to conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and beyond. A new Winter 2024 journal article examines this trend and Beijing's role in the ongoing conflicts. Read more:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Rima Zeitouneh is a senior strategist and communications leader serving as the Outreach Coordinator for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Rima Zeitouneh is a senior strategist and communications leader serving as the Outreach Coordinator for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Dr. Hatem Zayed is a consultant at the World Bank’s Social Sustainability and Inclusion department, working on issues of youth inclusion, anti-racism, and civil society. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Dr. Hatem Zayed is a consultant at the World Bank’s Social Sustainability and Inclusion department, working on issues of youth inclusion, anti-racism, and civil society. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Sara Yahia is a human resources leader and author, working on bridging cultural divides and enhancing collaboration between U.S. and Middle Eastern teams. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Sara Yahia is a human resources leader and author, working on bridging cultural divides and enhancing collaboration between U.S. and Middle Eastern teams. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from regional experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
January 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Middle East Policy's Winter 2024 issue is free to read through Feb. 15! Check out analyses of Iran's security, Turkey's posture abroad, the consequences of regional wars, American engagement, and more from regional experts: mepc.org/commentaries...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Leyth Swidan is a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, serving as a Saudi Arabia Desk Officer. He most recently served as a Staff Assistant in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Leyth Swidan is a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, serving as a Saudi Arabia Desk Officer. He most recently served as a Staff Assistant in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Thomas Strouse is the founder and CEO of Strouse Energy Advisory, advising on opportunities across the region. He previously served as the Head of Market Analysis at DNO, a Norwegian oil and gas company. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Thomas Strouse is the founder and CEO of Strouse Energy Advisory, advising on opportunities across the region. He previously served as the Head of Market Analysis at DNO, a Norwegian oil and gas company. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Ghasaq Shaheen most recently served as Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, and previously as Political Coordinator during the UAE’s term as a member of the Security Council. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Ghasaq Shaheen most recently served as Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, and previously as Political Coordinator during the UAE’s term as a member of the Security Council. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
In a new Middle East Policy article, Janko Šćepanović examines Russia's actions since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, finding that despite its history of balancing the two sides, "Moscow has moved closer to the Palestinian camp." Read it for free now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
January 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
In a new Middle East Policy article, Janko Šćepanović examines Russia's actions since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, finding that despite its history of balancing the two sides, "Moscow has moved closer to the Palestinian camp." Read it for free now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Nicole Sbitani is a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State currently assigned as an Economic Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai. She has previously served in Nairobi, Seoul, and D.C. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Nicole Sbitani is a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State currently assigned as an Economic Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai. She has previously served in Nairobi, Seoul, and D.C. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Kochar Salih is a Senior Program Officer at the National Democratic Institute, working on policy development, democratic governance, and building bridges between citizens and government institutions. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...
January 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#MEPC40Under40 feature: Kochar Salih is a Senior Program Officer at the National Democratic Institute, working on policy development, democratic governance, and building bridges between citizens and government institutions. Congratulations! mepc.org/commentaries...