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The N7 Initiative brings together leading policy experts to develop research and analysis that supports cooperation between the United States, Israel, and Arab and Muslim countries.

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The United Kingdom has joined C-SIPA. Who will be next?

“The United Kingdom’s accession shifts C-SIPA from a bilateral initiative to a trusted multilateral platform, positioning it to attract additional partners and withstand political transitions in Washington.”

August 11, 2025

Defense and Security, Development and Trade, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Gateways to the Red Sea: The case for Israel–Somaliland normalization

“If pursued with strategic foresight, normalization between Israel and Somaliland could enhance regional security, support shared economic interests, and quietly anchor a more stable and cooperative Red Sea order.”

July 31, 2025

Defense and Security, Development and Trade, Emerging Technology and Innovation, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea

“While Beijing continues to expand its foothold along the Red Sea, the United States still has an opportunity to secure its relationship with Djibouti.”

July 31, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel

Mauritania is the missing piece of the puzzle to unlocking the Sahel for the United States, Israel, and European allies.

Zaaimi

July 16, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Three Abraham Accords goals Trump should raise with Netanyahu

"There are compelling reasons to add the Abraham Accords to the agenda for Netanyahu’s visit. Israel’s ceasefire with Iran remains fragile, and any new Gaza ceasefire is certain to be, as well."

July 3, 2025

Defense and Security, Development and Trade, Emerging Technology and Innovation, Energy and Sustainability, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Dispatch from the Gulf: Finding middle ground amid Israel-Iran war

N7 Research Institute Director Allison Minor reflects on N7's bipartisan congressional delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, which coincided with the start of the Iran-Israel war.

June 24, 2025

Defense and Security, Research

Dispatch from Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s bunkers as Iran war erupts

Zaaimi

June 18, 2025

Defense and Security, Development and Trade, Research

Armenia’s ‘crossroads’ offers the US and Israel a rare opportunity

Finalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan offers Washington and Jerusalem a rare chance to tilt the balance of power in one of the world’s most critical yet contested regions.

Paylan

June 9, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Beyond the gridlock: The case for Tunisia-Israel normalization

June 3, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Jordan-Israel security cooperation continues quietly but unabated

May 27, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Saudi-Israeli normalization is still possible—if the United States plays it smart

Rothem

May 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

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

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The United Kingdom has joined C-SIPA. Who will be next?

Gateways to the Red Sea: The case for Israel–Somaliland normalization

Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea

How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel

Three Abraham Accords goals Trump should raise with Netanyahu

Dispatch from the Gulf: Finding middle ground amid Israel-Iran war

Dispatch from Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s bunkers as Iran war erupts

Armenia’s ‘crossroads’ offers the US and Israel a rare opportunity

Beyond the gridlock: The case for Tunisia-Israel normalization

Jordan-Israel security cooperation continues quietly but unabated

Saudi-Israeli normalization is still possible—if the United States plays it smart

How the Gaza war brought Morocco and Israel closer together

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

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