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Research, Strengthening Partnerships

How the US can benefit from deepening Azerbaijani-Israeli ties

Iran is widely recognized as a destabilizing force that funds and supports terrorist organizations both in the Middle East and far beyond its borders. In recent years, its militant proxies have wreaked havoc in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian Territories

Epstein

February 5, 2025

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Israeli-Saudi normalization is within reach

A carefully sequenced series of steps, beginning but extending beyond the two leaders’ meeting this week, has the best likelihood of success.

Shapiro

February 2, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

How the Gaza war brought Morocco and Israel closer together

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.

Zaaimi

January 21, 2025

Emerging Technology and Innovation, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

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

It is conventional wisdom that the second Donald Trump administration will seek to finalize a defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of a broader deal to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Donig, Zingher

December 9, 2024

Emerging Technology and Innovation, Research

Advancing US national security through Middle East AI negotiations  

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has profound implications for economic growth, security, and governance. As global AI dialogues progress, the incoming Trump administration can play a decisive role in shaping these discussions.

Wasil

December 9, 2024

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

The benefits of Indonesia in the Abraham Accords

In November, outgoing President Joe Biden met separately with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Washington.

Samet

December 9, 2024

Defense and Security, Research

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

Theoretically, Congress must pass two things every year. One is the set of appropriations bills—often a single omnibus—to fund the government, and the second is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Kozloski

November 27, 2024

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

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.

Grossman

September 11, 2024

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

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.

Grossman

March 7, 2024

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

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.

Zaaimi

November 28, 2023