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JUST PUBLISHED: A collection of short essays written by Middle East Institute Fellows that dives deep into various aspects of the war with Iran and its implications for the region.
mei.edu/beyond-the-iran-war/
The intent is to help readers see new and unexpected elements in the dynamics and impact of the ongoing hostilities and to think more deeply and broadly about the conflict's implications.
Despite the Iran war, Syria has experienced its most stable months in 15 years. @Charles_Lister examines how the war’s destabilizing effects across the region have opened new opportunities for Damascus.
Read the full report: mei.edu/beyond-the-iran-war/
MEI Senior Fellow @JasonHCampbell joined @CBSNews to discuss the United Kingdom's decision to expand its military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks from Yemen.
Watch the full segment: cbsnews.com/video/why-the-uk…
Report Launch Event: Join MEI tomorrow for an in-person, in-depth discussion with authors of "The Middle East Beyond the Iran War": @gonultol, @JasonHCampbell, and Ross Harrison (@georgetownprof). Moderated by @HelloLauraKelly of The Hill.
Register: mei.edu/events/mei-report-la…
Western Sahara rarely makes headlines, but on October 31, the UN will decide on a longstanding mission in the disputed territory.
MEI’s @IntissarFakir presents three options before the UN Security Council: ending MINURSO, scaling it back
For more on Western Sahara, read this backgrounder by MEI's Hamad Alshamlan: also explains why the mission may survive unchanged after a year of US pressure.
Read her analysis: mei.edu/publication/minursos…
For more on Western Sahara, read this backgrounder by MEIs Hamad Alshamlan: mei.edu/backgrounder/western…
"Hezbollah knows its real enemy isn't Israel; its real enemy is a Lebanese alternative of peace and a state."
In a new piece for @ThisIsBeirut_, Ambassador David Hale explains how Hizballah has lost its grip on power.
thisisbeirut.com.lb/opinion/…
Iraq has found itself caught in a difficult position between the US and Iran. Kenneth Pollack examines what the war is costing Iraq, why Baghdad’s ties to Washington matter more than ever, and what the US stands to lose.
Read the full report: mei.edu/beyond-the-iran-war/
“Decades from now, we may look back on this conflict as a watershed moment that fundamentally reshaped the bedrock principles of modern geopolitics.”
In a new piece for @ForeignPolicy, MEI Vice President for Policy Ken Pollack examines how the Iran war has already transformed the Middle East and what its far-reaching consequences could mean for the Gulf, China, Israel, and the global order.
Read the full essay: foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/19…
“War is a function of compute.”
@TheNationalNews covered MEI’s panel on the US AI stack in the Middle East, where MEI Senior Fellow @ThisIsSoliman argued the war with Iran may push the UAE and Saudi Arabia to invest more in AI, not less. He added that reports of Chinese support for Iran could tilt Gulf buying decisions toward the US. NVIDIA’s Ruth Berry said the region’s AI ambitions remain intact and demand for infrastructure is still strong.
thenationalnews.com/future/t…
On Taking the Edge Off the Middle East with Brian @Katulis, @Andrewtabler discusses what led him to establish the @ForumDrake and what distinguishes this conference from other energy policy convenings.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/i0_taui6OQc
MEI's Tim Lenderking was quoted by @FoxNews discussing the threat posed by the Houthis: "They have the capability to hit around the region, including up into the northern reaches of the Red Sea. So, this is a regional problem, and given the fact that the Houthis control the west coast of Yemen... it's an international problem now."
foxnews.com/world/houthis-em…
Watch the full briefing on Saudi Arabia and the Houthis featuring Tim Lenderking and Ibrahim Al-Assil: mei.edu/events/riyadhs-yemen…
"The US has the largest leverage over Israel. If we want to see tangible pressure, it needs to come from the US," MEI's Tahani Mustafa tells @mideasteditor and Matthew Czekaj.
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MEI hosted a panel yesterday on the future of the US AI “stack” in the Middle East.
The discussion covered what the American stack includes beyond chips, how the export program is working, the UAE’s A:5 designation, the impact of the Iran war on the region, and how the US can compete with China’s offer. MEI is grateful to moderator @Iyengarish of @ForeignPolicy, Nazak Nikakhtar of @WileyRein, and Ruth Berry of @nvidia for a candid, insightful conversation alongside MEI Senior Fellow @ThisIsSoliman.
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1- Tune in to the latest episode of "Taking the Edge Off the Middle East," where @KimGhattas talks with me about her new book, "The Best Kind of American."
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Three months after the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement, no further territory has been handed to the Lebanese Army, and no verification team has arrived.
Amb. David Hale in @thehill: Lebanon can still be Trump’s first success in the region if Washington pushes harder.
thehill.com/opinion/internat…
"Lebanon is a study in contrasts. It is also the boxing ring for all these regional powers. ... This geopolitical tragedy is ongoing, and there is no clear way out. ... We should care because what happens in Beirut doesn't stay in Beirut," explains @KimGhattas. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
The Iran war has added pressure to Jordan’s economy through rising energy prices and a steep drop in tourism. But surprising bright spots have emerged, including a 155% jump in transit cargo through Aqaba.
In this analysis, MEI Associate Fellow @MerissaKhurma argues that Jordan’s ability to weather shocks underscores its strategic value to the US in the Middle East.
mei.edu/publication/jordans-…
