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Iran prepares for US sanctions

Iran prepares for US sanctions

In this week's Monday Briefing, MEI experts discuss Iran's decision to sell its oil in the private sector, the prime minister of Pakistan's search for foreign aid, and the Syrian summit in Istanbul.

 The Tiger Forces: Pro-Assad fighters backed by Russia

The Tiger Forces: Pro-Assad fighters backed by Russia

While the Tiger Forces' capabilities far exceed any other unit currently fighting in the Syrian civil war, their true power comes from their alleged status as elite fighters, their large size, supply lines, and Russian support.

The UN’s “Plan B” for Libya needs a security solution, too

The UN’s “Plan B” for Libya needs a security solution, too

The UN has undertaken a series of steps to push Libya beyond the uneasy stability imposed by the militias. Together with Plan B, an economic-military-political package could provide the means to do so.

Assessing the fallout of the Khashoggi crisis

Assessing the fallout of the Khashoggi crisis

This week, in a highly anticipated speech on the Khashoggi affair, Turkish President Erdogan promised a lot but said little; the “Davos in the Desert” conference opened in Riyadh with an appearance by the Saudi crown prince; and the United States continued to send mixed signals. Karen Young and Gonul Tol join host Paul Salem to discuss the latest developments.

72nd Annual Awards Gala

72nd Annual Awards Gala

Tickets are now available for MEI's signature annual event! Join us November 7 as we honor this year's award recipients for outstanding humanitarian and cultural contributions to the region.

Iran prepares for US sanctions

Iran prepares for US sanctions

In this week's Monday Briefing, MEI experts discuss Iran's decision to sell its oil in the private sector, the prime minister of Pakistan's search for foreign aid, and the Syrian summit in Istanbul.

 The Tiger Forces: Pro-Assad fighters backed by Russia

The Tiger Forces: Pro-Assad fighters backed by Russia

While the Tiger Forces' capabilities far exceed any other unit currently fighting in the Syrian civil war, their true power comes from their alleged status as elite fighters, their large size, supply lines, and Russian support.

The UN’s “Plan B” for Libya needs a security solution, too

The UN’s “Plan B” for Libya needs a security solution, too

The UN has undertaken a series of steps to push Libya beyond the uneasy stability imposed by the militias. Together with Plan B, an economic-military-political package could provide the means to do so.

Assessing the fallout of the Khashoggi crisis

Assessing the fallout of the Khashoggi crisis

This week, in a highly anticipated speech on the Khashoggi affair, Turkish President Erdogan promised a lot but said little; the “Davos in the Desert” conference opened in Riyadh with an appearance by the Saudi crown prince; and the United States continued to send mixed signals. Karen Young and Gonul Tol join host Paul Salem to discuss the latest developments.

72nd Annual Awards Gala

72nd Annual Awards Gala

Tickets are now available for MEI's signature annual event! Join us November 7 as we honor this year's award recipients for outstanding humanitarian and cultural contributions to the region.

  • Analysis
    Oct 26, 2018
    Khaled Dawoud

    How Egypt’s media covered the Khashoggi case

    Oct 26, 2018
    Khaled Dawoud
    As the Khashoggi story became too big to ignore, Egypt's state-owned and private media coverage confirmed that the country could not afford to harm its ties with Saudi Arabia
  • Analysis
    Oct 26, 2018
    Gönül Tol

    What’s at Stake for Erdogan in Khashoggi Affair?

    Oct 26, 2018
    Gönül Tol
    The killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul could not have come at a worse time for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
  • MEI Flash
    Oct 18, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar

    Key Afghan police chief killed in Kandahar shooting

    Oct 18, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar
    The assassinations are likely to undermine voter turnout in Afghanistan's south and deepen divisions within the Afghan government about the prospect of peace with the Taliban.
  • Analysis
    Oct 12, 2018
    Gareth Jenkins

    Erdogan’s generals: From military tutelage to a politicized military

    Oct 12, 2018
    Gareth Jenkins
    Erdogan is likely to leave behind a highly politicized officer corps rather than a meritocratic one.
  • Announcement
    Oct 15, 2018
    Middle East Institute

    Paul Salem Named MEI President

    Oct 15, 2018
    Middle East Institute
    Dr. Paul Salem has been named president of the Middle East Institute (MEI). The announcement was made by MEI’s Board of Governors at its meeting on Monday, October 15. He succeeds Amb. (ret.) Wendy Chamberlin, who stepped down in July 2018 after serving nearly twelve years as president.
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Analysis & Opinion

  • Bahrain
    Oct 30, 2018
    Robert Mogielnicki

    The politics of aid: GCC support for Bahrain

    Oct 30, 2018
    Robert Mogielnicki
    The GCC aid package for Bahrain illustrates how massive capital flows underlie the contentious politics and strategic alliances within the Gulf and broader Middle East.
  • Analysis
    Oct 29, 2018
    Jonathan M. Winer

    The UN’s “Plan B” for Libya needs a security solution, too

    Oct 29, 2018
    Jonathan M. Winer
    The UN has undertaken a series of steps to push Libya beyond the uneasy stability imposed by the militias. Together with Plan B, an economic-military-political package could provide the means to do so.
  • Syria
    Oct 29, 2018
    Gregory Waters

    The Tiger Forces: pro-Assad fighters backed by Russia

    Oct 29, 2018
    Gregory Waters
  • Analysis
    Oct 26, 2018
    Khaled Dawoud

    How Egypt’s media covered the Khashoggi case

    Oct 26, 2018
    Khaled Dawoud
    As the Khashoggi story became too big to ignore, Egypt's state-owned and private media coverage confirmed that the country could not afford to harm its ties with Saudi Arabia
  • Analysis
    Oct 26, 2018
    Gönül Tol

    What’s at Stake for Erdogan in Khashoggi Affair?

    Oct 26, 2018
    Gönül Tol
    The killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul could not have come at a worse time for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
  • Policy Paper
    Oct 24, 2018
    Shiraz Maher

    The primacy of praxis: clerical authority in the Syrian conflict

    Oct 24, 2018
    Shiraz Maher
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Experts in the News

Bilal Saab on PBS Newshour

CNN - May 16

Iraqi election makes US foe al-Sadr a potential kingmaker

Randa Slim
New York Times - May 13

With Demise of Nuclear Deal, Iran’s Foes See an Opportunity. Others See Risk of War.

Randa Slim
CNBC - May 11

Could Israel and Iran go to war in Syria?

Ahmad Majidyar

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MENA Asia Project

  • Oct 30, 2018
    Jasmin Lorch

    Trajectories of Political Salafism: Insights from the Ahle Hadith Movement in Pakistan and Bangladesh

    Oct 30, 2018
    Jasmin Lorch
    The recent research on Salafism has focused almost entirely on the Middle East, while neglecting other world regions, such as Asia. However, the region of former British India, and, especially, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh that emerged from the partition of India in 1947 and 1971, respectively, provide highly interesting insights into the trajectories that the development of political Salafism can take. In this region, the Ahle Hadith school of thought, the South Asian variant of Salafism, has a tradition of political activism that predates the emergence of political Salafism in the Middle East.
  • Oct 23, 2018
    Vanessa Frangville, Hacer Z. Gonul and Julius Maximilian Rogenhofer

    Standing up to China on Human Rights: The Case of the Uyghurs

    Oct 23, 2018
    Vanessa Frangville, Hacer Z. Gonul and Julius Maximilian Rogenhofer
    After becoming a significant global player in the world economy and the global geostrategic calculus, China now seeks to redefine the normative framework that determines how states engage with their citizens and with each other. This strategy has considerable implications for the principle of universal human rights. The challenge to human rights universalism is exemplified by China’s crackdown on the country’s Uyghur minority.
  • Oct 16, 2018
    Latifa Abdullah Al Saud

    Japan’s Development of the Jericho Agricultural Industrial Park (JAIP): Policy and Politics

    Oct 16, 2018
    Latifa Abdullah Al Saud
    The Japanese International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) development of the Jericho Agricultural Industrial Park (JAIP) in the Jordan Valley is a key part of Japan’s policy of proactive contributions to Middle East peace. A mixture of both economic and diplomatic efforts, the Park is one way for Japan to balance its relationships and further its long-term strategic footprint in the region.
  • Oct 9, 2018
    Mihir Bhatt

    Dark Clouds, Silver Lining: Kerala Floods, Gulf Responses, and More Lessons

    Oct 9, 2018
    Mihir Bhatt
    The unprecedented flooding witnessed in the Indian state of Kerala in August 2018 has been heart wrenching. Climate experts and meteorologists have dubbed it the worst flooding observed in the state in over a century. As the floodwaters recede in Kerala, leaving behind lost lives and damaged houses and wiped out livelihoods, it is important to imbibe the lessons that this disaster has offered for effective relief and sustainable reconstruction.
  • Sep 25, 2018
    Pietro Marzo

    Foreign Actors in Post-revolutionary Tunisia: Enhancing Democratization and Lowering Political Tensions

    Sep 25, 2018
    Pietro Marzo
    As the barriers erected by Tunisia's autocratic regime have crumbled, the range of programs delivered by international democracy promotion organizations has steadily increased. This essay examines the reasons for this growth and the distinctive manner in which foreign actors have involved themselves in Tunisia's national politics since the 2011 revolution.
  • Sep 18, 2018
    John Calabrese

    Iran under Sanctions: India and China over a Barrel

    Sep 18, 2018
    John Calabrese
    The Trump administration appears to be betting on a high-compliance outcome in its effort to drive Iran to the negotiating table. The effectiveness of sanctions, as well as the way oil markets might adapt to them, will depend heavily on the actions of China and India, the world’s second and third largest oil consumers, which together account for more than half of Iran’s crude exports.
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IranObserved

  • Sep 21, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar and Lama Al Jarallah

    Houthi rebels step up persecution of Baha’i minority in Yemen

    Sep 21, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar and Lama Al Jarallah
  • Sep 19, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar and Lama Al Jarallah

    Riyadh holds Tehran responsible for missile attacks into Saudi Arabia, instability in Yemen

    Sep 19, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar and Lama Al Jarallah
  • Sep 19, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar

    Iran’s environmental chief blames IRGC for failures in agricultural sector

    Sep 19, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar
  • Sep 18, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar

    Delegation of 180 Iranian companies visit Syria for business deals

    Sep 18, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar
  • Aug 31, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar

    Iran and Pakistan vow to bolster ties in defiance of U.S. pressure

    Aug 31, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar
  • Aug 31, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar

    Tehran rejects France's call for talks on missile activity, regional role

    Aug 31, 2018
    Ahmad Majidyar
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