Research

How the Gaza war brought Morocco and Israel closer

Many analysts predicted the end of the Moroccan-Israeli rapprochement, which was initiated by the 2020 tripartite agreement brokered by the United States, because of pressure from pro-Palestinian sympathizers in Rabat amid the Gaza war.

Sarah Zaaimi

January 21, 2025

To advance Saudi-Israeli relations, let the private sector lead 

Mark Donig, Tally Zingher

December 9, 2024

Advancing US national security through Middle East AI negotiations  

Askash Wasil

December 9, 2024

The benefits of Indonesia in the Abraham Accords

Daniel Samet

December 9, 2024

What Congress has in mind for the future of the Abraham Accords

Adam Kozloski

November 27, 2024

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the Abraham Accords quietly turns four

The Abraham Accords have laid a foundation far beyond any one conflict for greater peace in the region.

Marcy Grossman

September 11, 2024

While wars rage on, women wage peace in the Middle East

On International Women’s Day this year, the world needs more voices echoing the resounding calls for peace and justice in the face of ongoing conflicts.

Marcy Grossman

March 7, 2024

Why Morocco will not cut ties with Israel

Will mounting pro-Palestinian sentiment pressure Moroccan leadership to reverse the December 2020 normalization agreement with Israel? The short answer is no.

Sarah Zaaimi

November 28, 2023

How expanding the QIZs can help economic development in the Middle East

The QIZ is a unique program that exceeds some of the most preferential agreements that the US has with other countries.

Ashraf El Rabiey

August 23, 2023

Cross-border cooperation between Israel and MENA region is key to addressing climate change

There are many opportunities to meet climate-related challenges through cooperation, expertise sharing, and the exchange of ideas in MENA.

Rony Erez, Tamara Sharon Ross

May 30, 2023