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ICYMI: @mideast.csis.org experts @myacoubian.bsky.social and Michael Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, unpack Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming visit and what it means for U.S.-Saudi relations moving forward.

Watch their discussion: www.csis.org/events/mbs-w...
MBS in Washington: What’s Next for U.S.–Saudi Relations? | CSIS Events
In a discussion previewing MBS' upcoming visit to Washington D.C., CSIS experts Mona Yacoubian and Michael Ratney unpack its significance and what it means for U.S.-Saudi relations moving forward.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ICYMI: @mideast.csis.org experts @myacoubian.bsky.social and Michael Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, unpack Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming visit and what it means for U.S.-Saudi relations moving forward.

Watch their discussion: www.csis.org/events/mbs-w...
MBS in Washington: What’s Next for U.S.–Saudi Relations? | CSIS Events
In a discussion previewing MBS' upcoming visit to Washington D.C., CSIS experts Mona Yacoubian and Michael Ratney unpack its significance and what it means for U.S.-Saudi relations moving forward.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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CSIS experts @myacoubian.bsky.social and Michael Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, unpack Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to Washington and what it means for U.S.-Saudi relations moving forward.

Watch here: www.csis.org/analysis/mbs...
MBS in Washington: What’s Next for U.S.–Saudi Relations?
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will travel to Washington D.C. and meet with President Donald Trump in the White House on November 18. His vi...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social.

Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Mona Yacoubian
csis.org
ICYMI: @mideast.csis.org experts @myacoubian.bsky.social and Michael Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, unpacked Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming White House visit.

Watch the discussion: www.csis.org/events/mbs-w... 
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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korea.csis.org
@korea.csis.org & @geopolitics.csis.org hosted a discussion on the deepening ties of the CRINK Axis with @victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @msnegovaya.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, @akendalltaylor.bsky.social & @henriettalevin.bsky.social.

Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/pC0fDiu-18w
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Join us on October 28!
korea.csis.org CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · Oct 26
The @csis.org Korea Chair will host an in-person discussion on the emerging alliance of the “CRINK Axis”.

Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @myacoubian.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org

Join us in-person on Tuesday, October 28 at 2PM.

🔗 Register: csis.org/events/unpac...
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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korea.csis.org
The @csis.org Korea Chair will host an in-person discussion on the emerging alliance of the “CRINK Axis”.

Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social @msnegovaya.bsky.social @myacoubian.bsky.social @geopolitics.csis.org

Join us in-person on Tuesday, October 28 at 2PM.

Register: csis.org/events/unpac...
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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In Lebanon, 11 months after a ceasefire agreement halted the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, near-daily Israeli airstrikes have become the new normal, killing more than 270 people. It could be a blueprint for how the ceasefire in Gaza will unfold.
Israel still fires on Lebanon almost a year after a ceasefire. Some predict the same for Gaza
Israel continues to launch near-daily strikes in neighboring Lebanon. That's despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war nearly a year ago.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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On Oct. 8, President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of a peace deal for Gaza. @mideast.csis.org experts @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social unpack the agreement’s timing, remaining challenges, & regional ramifications.
www.csis.org/analysis/wha...
What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire?
What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire?On October 8, President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of his peace deal for Gaza. Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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On September 29, President Trump signed an executive order that provides Qatar with an explicit security guarantee in the event of “external attack.” CSIS Middle East Program expert @myacoubian.bsky.social analyzes its significance, timing, and broader context.
Why Trump’s Executive Order on Qatar Marks a Historic Shift
On September 29, President Trump signed an executive order that provides Qatar with an explicit security guarantee in the event of “external attack.” Mona Yacoubian analyzes its timing, significance,…
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October 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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"The executive order’s explicit security guarantee is unprecedented for any Arab country, significantly deepening Qatar’s ties to the United States," writes @mideast.csis.org expert @myacoubian.bsky.social.

Read more on what this means for U.S.-Middle East relations: www.csis.org/analysis/why...
October 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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New: @myacoubian.bsky.social and Caitlin Welsh joined me to discuss the global reverberations of the Gaza war as we approach the third anniversary of October 7th. We discuss the atrophying of international institutions, and early signs of their reform or reimagining. www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...
October 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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"The relationship between China and Russia—on full display during the recent SCO summit and subsequent military parade—has transformed significantly and holds the greatest potential to adversely affect U.S. interests," @myacoubian.bsky.social writes.

Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/cri...
September 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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"The September 9 Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar marked a watershed for the region and illustrated the stark contrast in regional approaches to shaping the Middle East’s emerging order," writes @myacoubian.bsky.social

Read more from @mideast.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/doh...
Doha Strikes Highlight Clashing Visions of the Middle East
The September 9 Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar marked a watershed for the region and illustrated the stark contrast in regional approaches to shaping the Middle East’s emerging order.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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What are the implications of #Israel deepening its occupation of #Gaza? Have a read 👇
csis.org CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · Aug 10
"In pushing a decision to expand Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu may well be sowing the seeds for Israel’s forever war in Gaza," writes @mideast.csis.org expert @myacoubian.bsky.social.

Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/isr...
August 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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June 30 3 PM ET | What do strikes on Iran mean for China, Russia, and N. Korea?

Join @geopolitics.csis.org for a timely panel on the future of the "Axis of Upheaval" featuring Dr. @victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, Dr. Maria Snegovaya & @brianthart.bsky.social

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What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea? | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department for a discussion on the future of the “Axis of Upheaval” after the Israel-Iran conflict.
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June 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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NEW: @myacoubian.bsky.social and @maxbergmann.bsky.social joined me to discuss the broader implications of the Israel-Iran war and what it says about the changing world order. Listen to the second episode here: www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...
How the Israel-Iran War Crossed the Rubicon | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts
Max Bergmann and Mona Yacoubian join Will to unpack the ripple effects of the Israel-Iran war and what lessons other states are taking from it.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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korea.csis.org
June 30 3 PM ET | What do strikes on Iran mean for China, Russia, and N. Korea?

Join @geopolitics.csis.org for a timely panel on the future of the "Axis of Upheaval" featuring Dr. @victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, Dr. Maria Snegovaya & @brianthart.bsky.social

Online-only. Register:
What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea? | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department for a discussion on the future of the “Axis of Upheaval” after the Israel-Iran conflict.
www.csis.org
June 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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willtodman.bsky.social
I hosted a superb conversation with @myacoubian.bsky.social, Dan Byman, and @doreenhorschig.bsky.social to explore what's next in the Israel-Iran war. Helpful nuance, context, and broader implications: www.youtube.com/live/tC0LW1Q...
Israel and Iran At War: What Comes Next?
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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June 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
myacoubian.bsky.social
Excellent, insightful segment, @valinasr.bsky.social!
June 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM