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Banque du Liban, BDL commissioner Riyad Salameh, Hezbollah symbol, ATM machine

چگونه حزب‌الله از بحران مالی لبنان سود می‌برد

به دنبال بحران عدم پرداخت بدهی ملی ۳۲ میلیارد دلاری، اقتصاد لبنان به بازسازی فوری و سراسری نیاز دارد و جامعه بین‌المللی باید بر انجام اصلاحات عمیق در این کشور پافشاری کند.

۲۱ ژوئیهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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سمر قزی
حنین غدار

Fikra Forum

The Abu Ragheef Committee Crisis: Security Repercussions for Iraq

The repercussions of the Abu Ragheef committee are still playing out in Iraq, as the Sudani government attempts to assign blame and pursue justice.

۱۴ ژوئیهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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Fawzi al-Zubaidi

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Has the Pursuit of Democracy Failed in Sudan?

The current conflict in Sudan has been exacerbated by a limited democratic process after the fall of Omar al-Bashir that failed to incorporate a diversity of Sudanese civilian voices.

۱۳ ژوئیهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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Dr. Khidir Haroun Ahmed

Articles & Testimony

Why a Weak Abbas Is Dangerous for Israel

To restore security and expand the Abraham Accords, Washington and its allies must take urgent steps to keep the PA from collapsing, such as organizing donor pressure to appoint a reformist prime minister and increasing employment opportunities for younger Palestinians who no longer see a reason to refrain from violence.

۶ ژوئیهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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Dennis Ross
Ghaith al-Omari

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New Poll Shows Lebanese Frustrations with Government, Iran, and Other Powers

New polling results from Lebanon emphasize ways in which the country’s public is frustrated domestically and at key Hezbollah ally Iran, while expressing mixed views of other powers.

۲۲ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Catherine Cleveland

Articles & Testimony

Perpetual Deadlock Is Limiting Libya’s Potential

Oil is flowing and warring factions are not actively warring, but this illusion of stability can disappear at any time unless further steps are taken to produce a legitimate government.

Jun 17, 2023

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Ben Fishman

Video

Brief Analysis

Lebanon's Prospects for Leadership, Reform, and Change: A Conversation with Samir Geagea

The head of the country’s largest parliamentary bloc discusses the ongoing political crisis, the role of U.S. sanctions, how a new president could limit Hezbollah’s domestic hegemony, and more.

۲۱ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Samir Geagea

Articles & Testimony

How the Caesar Act Restricts Normalisation with Syria

The landmark legislation has played a critical role in the evolution of American sanctions, and follow-on congressional restrictions will largely prevent any efforts to bring Assad back into the economic fold.

Jun 17, 2023

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Andrew J. Tabler
Matthew Zweig

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چشم واشنگتن به حشد شعبی که سلطه خود را در عراق تحکیم می‌کند

رویکرد بی‌سروصدا و بردبارانه دولت بایدن در قبال السودانی نخست‌وزیر عراق نتایجی مثبت در پی داشته، اما از رفتار حزب‌الله و حوثی‌ها می‌توان نتیجه گرفت که نیروهای نیابتی ایران وقتی مهار نشوند، معمولا تمایل به آن دارند که سلطه خود را بر حکومت استوار ‌کنند.

۲۰ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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دیوید شنکر

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In Iraq, the Kurds Are Their Own Worst Enemy

Kurds were once referred to as kingmakers, a pillar of stability, and the most powerful force in the fight against ISIS. Now, the Kurdish Region of Iraq is crippled by ferocious partisanships, tribal politics, and internal splits.

۱۷ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Yerevan Saeed

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Media and Official Reactions to Erdoğan’s Win

Considering Turkey’s pivotal role in the region and a number of current global issues, it’s no wonder that Arab media across the Middle East closely followed Turkey’s recent elections and speculated about the impact of the election results.

۱۶ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Mohamed Abdelaziz

Fikra Forum

Egypt: A National Dialogue or A Political Maneuver?

With key topics and figures excluded, Egypt's national dialogue is unlikely to achieve much in the way of reform.

۹ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Dalia Ziada

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz - source: Israeli Ministry of Defense

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Israel's Challenges at Home and Abroad: A View from the Opposition

Opposition leader and former defense minister Benny Gantz discusses Israel’s domestic political challenges, the triggers for action against Iran’s nuclear program, the prospects of normalization with Saudi Arabia, and more.

۸ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Benny Gantz
Robert Satloff
David Makovsky

A view of the 18th hole of a 2022 LIV Golf tournament in Thailand - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Golf Detente: Saudi Arabia’s LIV to Merge with the PGA

The deal raises questions about Riyadh’s human rights record and media double standards, but its most important outcome may be further diversification of the Saudi economy away from oil dependence.

۷ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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David Schenker

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وقت دور زدن «رهبر» ایران است

سپاه پاسداران، با منافع اقتصادی خود و آسیب‌پذیری در برابر تحریم‌ها، بیشتر به توافق بر سر مسئله هسته‌ای تمایل دارد.

۵ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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مهدی خلجی

Articles & Testimony

Iraq Is Quietly Falling Apart

While Washington focuses on great power competition, Iran’s proxies have seized power in Baghdad and are gutting the state.

۵ ژوئن ۲۰۲۳

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Michael Knights

Articles & Testimony

US Foreign Policy in Tunisia: Dilemmas and Prospects

By standing up for human rights and taking concrete steps to support a receptive Tunisian public, Washington can help overcome its reputation for putting security and economic interests ahead of democratic ideals.

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Sabina Henneberg

A bread seller in Cairo walks past a sign promoting President Sisi - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Bread in Egypt: Politics, Social Unrest, and State Stability

The global rise in wheat prices since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has renewed questions about Egypt’s bread subsidies and the government’s broader legitimacy.

۳۱ مهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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Aaron Rock-Singer

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech

Articles & Testimony

Erdogan’s Russian Victory

His months-long efforts to neuter the opposition ahead of this weekend’s win suggest that Turkey is shifting closer to a Putin-style autocracy than an illiberal European democracy.

۲۹ مهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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Soner Cagaptay

Supporters of Turkish president Erdogan display a large flag - source: Reuters

Video

Brief Analysis

Turkey's Presidential Runoff: What to Expect May 28 and After

A panel of journalists and scholars discuss the policy implications of various scenarios that might emerge from the final round of Turkey’s election.

۲۶ مهٔ ۲۰۲۳

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Elcin Poyrazlar
Emre Peker
Humeyra Pamuk
Soner Cagaptay

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