Publication Spotlight
The True Obstacles to a Palestinian State
Cumulatively, these factors will help determine what lies ahead for the Palestinians. But if Team Biden ignores them in favor of quick fixes, or worse still, empty pandering to its constituents, it will only end up perpetuating their misery.
The US Must Not Allow an Iranian Base in the Red Sea
Iran is making a serious play for Sudan, and it merits attention from Washington.
The Limits of Israel-Saudi Rapprochement
It stands to reason that the sooner the House of Saud launches a serious campaign to convince its own subjects rapprochement with Israel is in their long term interest, the better off the Kingdom will be.
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Must Reflect Reality
Rather than part company with reality, U.S. officials and opinion leaders should embrace it. Long-term Israeli-Palestinian peace requires, among other things, a destroyed Hamas, an overhauled Palestinian Authority, and a spirit of co-existence that’s nurtured among the Palestinian people.
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Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
China Program
Countering Islamic Extremism Project
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Future of Public Diplomacy Project
Indo-Pacific Security Program
Middle East Program
Russia and Ukraine Program
Space Policy Initiative
U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security Program
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