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Threats of Regional Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: A Brief Note
Threats of Regional Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: A Brief Note
Reverse timeline and analysis of recent conflict escalation in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/03/2024) Read More...


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Yemen's Unrecognized Potential
Yemen's Unrecognized Potential
Yemen faces a myriad of issues surrounding the Houthis. By Zac Knapp. 07/23/2024 Read More...


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The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE
The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE
Article analyzes the historical narrative presented in the Al Shindagha Culture of the Sea Museum and the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village to highlight the ways in which the state’s narrative of the pre-oil... Read More...


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Saudi-Emirati Rivalry and The Distribution of Regional Powers in The Middle East
Saudi-Emirati Rivalry and The Distribution of Regional Powers in The Middle East
Essay explores the impact of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the Middle East region's power balance.By Fatma Tawfik. 06/10/2024 Read More...


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The Bahrain Arab Summit and Public Expectations of Outcome: A Brief
The Bahrain Arab Summit and Public Expectations of Outcome: A Brief
Timeline of events surrounding the Bahrain Arab Summit. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/20/2024) Read More...


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The Gaza War and Student Demonstrations: A Brief
The Gaza War and Student Demonstrations: A Brief

Timeline and overview of events surrounding the war in Gaza and student demonstrations. (05/21/2024) By Dr. Sohail Mahmood.

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Iran-Israel Conflict: A Brief
Iran-Israel Conflict: A Brief

Timeline and analysis of the Iran-Israel conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/19/2024)

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China in the Middle East: Neo-colonialism or mutual benefit?
China in the Middle East: Neo-colonialism or mutual benefit?

Analysis of Chinese expansion in the Middle East and reactions to it. By Dunia Essam. (08/12/2023)

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Could Iran Become a Great Power Once Again?
Could Iran Become a Great Power Once Again?

An in-depth analysis of Iran, including its history, current status, and place in the international community.  By Giordani Dimitrov. (01/19/2022)

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Interview with Noam Chomsky: Biden’s Middle East Trip Contains Echoes of Trump’s Policies
Interview with Noam Chomsky: Biden’s Middle East Trip Contains Echoes of Trump’s Policies

Noam Chomsky reflects on President Biden's current Middle East trip.  Interview by C.J. Polychronou.  (07/15/2022)

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Timeline of the JCPOA
Timeline of the JCPOA

Author examines a timeline of the JCPOA, how the nuclear deal came about, what happened to it during the Trump administration, and what is being done about it in the current Biden administration. B... Read More...



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Public Transportation Uptake in the Arab Region: Where are the Private Car Deterrents?
Public Transportation Uptake in the Arab Region: Where are the Private Car Deterrents?

Examining the needs for the Arab region's 'Car Culture' needs to be curbed.  By Elliott J. Neal. (02/23/2022)

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The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera
The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera

Qatar University Mass Communication Department Head, Kamal Hamidou, shares some insights in an interview with Dr. Jorge Marinho. (02/20/2022)

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Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil
Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil

Interview with Dr. Itay Gil, a distinguished member of the Israeli Special Forces who is also an internationally renowned expert in security / defense. By Jorge Marinho. (01/10/2022)

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Our CEO @khurramcyber invited by @MiddleEastInst at #MEIFutures21 Conference #cybersecurity #infosec #MENA… https://t.co/n5njhdJlIo

— Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research (GFCYBER) 10/19/2021
Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




Middle East Institute, Spring 2022 internships (deadline Nov. 3) - Frontier Europe Initiative… https://t.co/qHKXKPPnwf

— PennStateSIA Careers (siacareers) 10/19/2021
PennStateSIA Careers
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




Join us Monday 25th 9am DC time @MiddleEastInst for a discussion of the macro outlook and the role of health syste… https://t.co/6KpcHBYfIN

— Roberta Gatti (RobertaGattiECO) 10/19/2021
Roberta Gatti
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




Moscow's Illusionless Realism in #Afghanistan @OrientXXI @MiddleEastMnt @MiddleEastInst @FTMidEastAfrica https://t.co/LskveCOGsI

— Nouvelles d'Orient (alaingresh) 10/19/2021
Nouvelles d'Orient
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




Now we lead history. #MiddleEastRising @MiddleEastInst https://t.co/jq6Q5475gP

— David Han (hanjangho76) 10/19/2021
David Han
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




The new challenges facing women in Afghanistan - join @MiddleEastInst on Oct 25 at 10 AM for this online discussion… https://t.co/dE8IQrOMGy

— Brian Katulis (Katulis) 10/19/2021
Brian Katulis
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




The Ecumenical Patriarch's upcoming U.S. visit provides the Biden administration a unique opportunity to raise huma… https://t.co/np73iUifZA

— Dr. Tugba Tanyeri-Erdemir (TurkishFacade) 10/19/2021
Dr. Tugba Tanyeri-Erdemir
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




.@EcuPatriarch's visit offers @JoeBiden "a unique opportunity to connect not only w/ the Greek-Orthodox & the pro-d… https://t.co/1rMKyXuJo8

— Aykan Erdemir (aykan_erdemir) 10/19/2021
Aykan Erdemir
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




New @MiddleEastInst: Biden’s White House meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch offers a unique opportunity… https://t.co/QTOhv7Fyk5

— Your Think Tank Link (ThinkTankLink) 10/19/2021
Your Think Tank Link
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




New @MiddleEastInst: Setting the Stage: The Futures of the Middle East and North Africa https://t.co/NdMZmQRDy3 #ThinkTank

— Your Think Tank Link (ThinkTankLink) 10/19/2021
Your Think Tank Link
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)




The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Paper examines the Second Intifada and its repercussions. By Yilin Wang. 02/19/2021

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The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit
The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit

Analyis of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summitt.  By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 01/22/2021

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On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East
On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Paper provides a historical analysis of Soviet foreign policy in the Middle East.  By Anping Yang. (01/15/21)

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Saudi Arabia’s Agenda of Economic Diversification is More Urgent Than Ever
Saudi Arabia’s Agenda of Economic Diversification is More Urgent Than Ever

Saudi Arabia faces a variety of pressures on its Vision 2030 economic plan.   By Peter J. Whiteneck. (11/17/2020)

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The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question: Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question: Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State

Paper analyzes the isues facing equal citizenship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Egypt.  By Elio Azar. (11/04/2020)

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The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy
The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy

Paper analyzes the impact of the Iranian Revolution on the foreign policy of Egypt.  By Tom Leijnse. (09/22/2020)

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