Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
One year since the announcement of the so-called Abraham Accords, Israeli newspapers and commentators reflect on what has been achieved in the intervening time period and the remaining challenges.
Cybersecurity and cyber warfare have become central security considerations for Middle Eastern governments. The MEPC looked deeper at two Middle Eastern states with well-established cyber capabilities: Israel and Iran.
On Friday, August 20th at noon ET we hosted a special Contributor Dialogue with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann. It was live streamed on the MEPC YouTube channel here and can be viewed below:
Medlir Mema, Phd
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s rapid consolidation of control across large swaths of the country have raised alarm, not only in Kabul, but across the region.
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Last week’s targeting of an Israeli-operated ship off the Gulf of Oman has reignited tensions between Israel and Iran. Such attacks have become too common to be ignored any longer.
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
One year since the death of over 200 people following a powerful explosion, life in Beirut and more generally in Lebanon continues with no sign of accountability or improvement.
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Political turmoil has engulfed Tunisia. Considered one of the Arab Spring’s success stories, Tunisia appeared, at least on the surface, to have a stable economy and government. It turns out it had neither.
Security & Defense in Small States: Qatar, the UAE and Singapore
On Thursday August 26th, we hosted our 5th Contributor Dialogue. MEPC Executive Director Bassima Alghussein spoke with journal author Ahmed Hashim.
Israeli Press Reflects on the Impact of the Abraham Accords’ First Year
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
One year since the announcement of the so-called Abraham Accords, Israeli newspapers and commentators reflect on what has been achieved in the intervening time period and the remaining challenges.
Cyber Capabilities: Israel vs. Iran
Cybersecurity and cyber warfare have become central security considerations for Middle Eastern governments. The MEPC looked deeper at two Middle Eastern states with well-established cyber capabilities: Israel and Iran.
What Chaotic US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Means for the Region
Fellow, Middle East Policy Counci
The events of the last few days taking place in Afghanistan have shocked many in the region.
Afghanistan Update: Live from Friday 8/20
On Friday, August 20th at noon ET we hosted a special Contributor Dialogue with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann. It was live streamed on the MEPC YouTube channel here and can be viewed below:
USAID Interview on Covid-19 Response
Director, External Affairs
Monica Villanueva is a Foreign Service Officer at USAID and currently coordinates the COVID-19 response for USAID’s Middle East Bureau.
Taliban Advances Raise Questions about US Strategy and Commitment
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s rapid consolidation of control across large swaths of the country have raised alarm, not only in Kabul, but across the region.
Israel-Iran War of Words Escalates Following Latest Attack on an Oil Tanker
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Last week’s targeting of an Israeli-operated ship off the Gulf of Oman has reignited tensions between Israel and Iran. Such attacks have become too common to be ignored any longer.
Lebanon at an Impasse—One Year Since the Blast
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
One year since the death of over 200 people following a powerful explosion, life in Beirut and more generally in Lebanon continues with no sign of accountability or improvement.
Tunisia’s Burgeoning Democracy Stutters amidst Coup Rumors
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Political turmoil has engulfed Tunisia. Considered one of the Arab Spring’s success stories, Tunisia appeared, at least on the surface, to have a stable economy and government. It turns out it had neither.