Middle East Institute

"In truth, #Assad never “won,” —he merely survived, thanks to the consistently strong support of Russia and Iran, but also to that international disengagement." says MEI's Charles Lister in Foreign Policy. #Syria #Daraa

In a new article, MEI's Charles Lister analyzes the surge of ISIS activity in Syria in the first half of 2024. To read the full article visit https://lnkd.in/eqNmkyiu

Last night, CENTCOM warned that #ISIS was on track to double its attacks in #Syria & #Iraq in 2024, compared to 2023 -- having conducted 153 attacks from Jan-June. In this new piece, I show how the reality is FAR worse in #Syria, with 551 attacks in 6 months, while CT ops are down & ISIS sophistication is increasing. https://lnkd.in/eRRiDs3R

On Ep. 3 of "Rethinking Democracy" Dr. Daron Acemoglu and Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes join Gonul Tol to discuss the relationship between changing economic conditions and support for democracy.   Listen here 🎧  https://lnkd.in/dPDimi74

MEI's Nimrod Goren was recently quoted in the German newspaper Tagesspiegel, discussing the rise in settler violence in the West Bank and its effects. 

MEI VP for International Engagement Paul Salem discusses the latest decisions in the Israel-Hamas war, including the status of Israel-Hezbollah tensions, with CNBC. https://lnkd.in/e3C2R4ep

I am thrilled to announce that I am organizing the Afghan Women Convening on Codification of Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity at the Middle East Institute on July 18. This event will gather nearly 100 advocates, practitioners, experts, and lawyers to strengthen and coordinate global advocacy for codification and accountability Special thanks to the Atlantic Council, @AfghanistanHouse @CanadianWomenforWomeninAfghanistan, Malala Fund, Counterpart International, and Middle East Institute for supporting this program. I also want to extend my gratitude to the speakers who will be sharing their expertise and experiences with our audience. Stay tuned for more information on the program!

In less than ten days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress in Washington, DC. MEI's Eran ערן Etzion עציון discusses the political situation that accompanies the Prime Minister's upcoming visit.

In this week's briefing, Brian Katulis, Khaled Elgindy, Eran ערן Etzion עציון, Marvin Weinbaum, & Charles Lister cover the Biden administration on MENA diplomatic efforts, the Israeli strike on "safe zone" in Gaza, Pakistan's government actions against Imran Khan, Turkey-Syria normalization, & more. https://lnkd.in/eEU9AnWq