MENA Countries Face Complex Challenges Robert Mogielnicki via Henley and PartnersMiddle Eastern and North African countries confront a complex mix of domestic, regional, and international challenges. The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is expected to bring major changes to US foreign policy towards MENA governments and in terms of American engagement on pressing regional issues.
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الخيارات الإيرانية تتضاءل بشكل سريع كينيث كاتزمان مع وصول مسارات الأمن القومي الإيرانية الواضحة إلى طريق مسدود، ربما لا يبقى أمام إيران أي خيار سوى الانكفاء على نفسها لمعالجة مشاكلها الداخلية في ظل سعيها لتخفيض التصعيد مع الخصوم، والحد من مساعيها لتحقيق نفوذ إقليمي
IRGC Syria Veteran Criticizes Assad and Putin
The January 10 edition of the Iran Media Review explores statements made by an IRGC commander criticizing the Assad regime and Russia’s role in Syria.
30,000 Iranians Connected to the Internet by StarlinkThe January 7 edition of the Iran Media Review explores the limitations technological innovation imposes on Iran’s capacity to exert control over the internet.Subscribe to the Iran Media Review Recap.
The New Arab: Ibish commented on GCC countries' role in rebuilding Syria.
Outreach
DACOR: Hussein Ibish delivered the lecture "The Future of the Palestinian Issue in the Middle East" to a group of foreign affairs professionals.
Foreign Service Institute: Ibish delivered the lecture "The Impact of the Gaza War and the Downfall of the Assad Dictatorship in Syria on Gulf Arab Countries’ Strategic Calculations."
Foreign Service Institute: Rasha Al Aqeedi delivered a lecture on the history of Syria's transitional government leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
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