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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is pleased to announce that retired U.S. Army general and former head of U.S. Central Command Michael “Erik” Kurilla has joined the organization as its Jill and Jay Bernstein Distinguished Fellow.

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November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Despite the recent pause in ship attacks, various factors point to an enduring threat that will not dissipate until wider action is taken against the Houthi supply chains and procurement networks, writes Noam Raydan.

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November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Read the new study “A Roadmap for Israel-Lebanon Peace" by Hanin Ghaddar, Robert Satloff, and Ehud Yaari.

🔗https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/roadmap-israel-lebanon-peace
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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📺Tune in on Thursday, November 6 at 12pm ET for a webcast consisting of two separate, sequential video discussions: a keynote conversation with Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi, followed by a panel with Hanin Ghaddar and Eran Lerman.

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October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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📺Iraq will go to the polls next week. Join us on Tuesday, November 4 at 12pm ET as three top experts in Iraqi affairs discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections, how the outcome might affect the country's trajectory, and more.

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October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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For the first time in decades, discussions have emerged about the possibility of Israel-Lebanon peace. Even in advance of an agreement, the two countries could take several peacemaking steps, write Hanin Ghaddar, Robert Satloff, and Ehud Yaari.

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October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Washington, D.C. — The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is pleased to announce that Michael Jacobson has rejoined the organization as a senior fellow in the Jeanette and Eli Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

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October 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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On November 11, Iraq will go to the polls. What are the likely returns for incumbent PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and other key candidates? Tune in on Tuesday, November 4 at 12pm ET for a discussion w/ Mina al-Oraibi, Munqith Dagher, and James Jeffrey.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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🗓️Thursday, September 18 | ⏰12pm EDT

Join us for an expert webcast regarding the latest international push to recognize Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing UNGA meetings

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September 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Tune in on Thursday, September 18 at 12pm ET for an expert webcast on the current international push to recognize Palestinian statehood and its implications for regional diplomacy, the Hamas-Israel war, and more.

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September 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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WASHINGTON, DC —The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is pleased to welcome Henry Tugendhat as its new Soref Fellow in the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great-Power Competition and the Middle East.

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September 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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📺This month marks five years since the signing of the Abraham Accords. Tune in on Thursday, September 15 at 12pm ET for an expert conversation on the impact and future of the 2020 agreements.

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September 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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(Washington, DC – September 2) The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is pleased to announce that Warren Bass is its new Director of Communications and Senior Fellow. His career has ranged from journalism, scholarship, editing, and government service.

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September 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Back to school: This week, the new Pepperdine University School of Public Policy - Washington Institute master’s program in Middle East policy studies welcomed its inaugural cohort of 28 students into the classroom.

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August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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This week, the new Pepperdine-Washington Institute master’s program in Middle East policy studies welcomed its inaugural cohort of 28 students into the classroom, just ten weeks after receiving full academic accreditation.

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August 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Washington, DC –The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is pleased to announce that Dr. April Longley Alley is joining the organization as a senior fellow.

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August 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Washington, DC – Ambassador James F. Jeffrey, one of America’s most experienced diplomats, is rejoining The Washington Institute as its Philip Solondz Distinguished Fellow.

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July 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Congratulations to Institute expert @mattlevitt.bsky.social for his podcast being named a top CT pod by Feedspot. We’re proud of this must-listen podcast.

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July 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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In a unique partnership, Pepperdine University and @washinstitute.bsky.social have launched a tuition-free, fully accredited master’s program in Middle East policy studies.

The application window closes July 25. Classes begin week of August 25.

Apply: publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/master-middl...
July 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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🚨BREAKING: In a unique partnership, Pepperdine University and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy have launched a new, TUITION-FREE, fully accredited master’s program in Middle East policy studies.

Visit the website to learn more: publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/master-middl...
July 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Are you interested in U.S. policy in the Middle East? A new Master of Middle East Policy Studies program based at Pepperdine University’s Washington D.C. campus is accepting applications. The program is launching tuition-free!

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June 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is pleased to announce that Ambassador Michael Herzog is rejoining the research organization as its Israel-based Tisch Distinguished Fellow.

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June 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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How does uranium enrichment work? View this new infographic based on our 2015 nuclear glossary
June 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The U.S. has played a key role in maintaining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire mechanism but must now consider what will propel Beirut and other actors to the next step. Tune in on June 5 at 12:30pm for a timely discussion on the current situation.

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June 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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President Trump's Gulf Visit: Setting the Stage for Strategic Wins

Webcast with Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social, and @joycekaram.bsky.social. @lizydent.bsky.social will moderate.

🗓️Thursday, May 8
🕚11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT)
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May 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM