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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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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, 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, 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

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

India-Gulf relations are muted—but mobilizing

India’s deepening political, economic, and strategic ties with Gulf countries—highlighted by Prime Minister Modi’s April visit to Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions—reflect its growing role as a key Middle Eastern partner, with robust people-to-people links, major energy and trade flows,

Fulton

June 3, 2025

Development and Trade, Research

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.

El Rabiey

August 23, 2023

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

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

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

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

India-Gulf relations are muted—but mobilizing

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

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