The End of Hamas in Doha?David B. RobertsWhere Hamas operates from matters less than the broader absence of any coherent vision – from Israel, the Palestinians, or the international community – for future Arab leadership in Gaza.
Syria is the Middle East’s Hinge, but Which Way Will It Turn? Hussein Ibish via The Cairo ReviewThe demise of the Syrian dictator has put the country on the precipice of the chaos and instability other countries experienced since the Arab uprisings. But there is a glimmer of hope that Syria can buck the trend and instead embrace tolerance, plurality, and security.
U.S. Disarray on Syria Policy Leaves It a Helpless Spectator Hussein Ibish via The NationalThe downfall of the 50-year-old Assad family rule in Syria took Washington by surprise, and has left the U.S. – which is in the delicate period of transition between the outgoing Joe Biden administration and the incoming second term of Donald Trump – struggling to develop a coherent Syria policy.
Khamenei on Syria: Defiance in Defeat The December 13 edition of the Iran Media Review explores the Iranian supreme leader’s first public statement in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria.
In the Wake of Fiasco, Catastrophic Outlook The December 10 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes Iranian reactions to the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and concerns over increasing uncertainty in the region.
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Past Event
How Will Gulf Partners Seek to Manage Relations With Trump 2.0?On December 10, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Mohammed Baharoon, Kristin Smith Diwan, and Bader Al-Saif, moderated by Hussein Ibish, on the future U.S.-Gulf relations under the incoming Trump administration.
In the Media
BBC: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed regional engagement with the new Syrian power structure. He also spoke with BBC Radio.
The Guardian: Ibish commented on Islamists in Syria.
Asharq: In an interview on "The Washington Report," Ambassador William Roebuck discussed developments in Syria and prospects for U.S. influence on the transition there.
Asharq: In an interview, Ibish discussed the implications of Israel's military attacks in Syria.
AGBI: Robert Mogielnicki commented on President-elect Trump’s new senior Middle East advisor.
FDI Intelligence: Mogielnicki commented on Abu Dhabi’s role as a hub for asset managers.
