2021 is seen across the region as a year rife with opportunities for improving economic performance, addressing climate-change concerns, as well as creating a more stable political and security environment.
The incoming Biden administration is likely to face a series of domestic and international challenges as it attempts to steer away from the policies of the past four years.
The Board of the Middle East Policy Council (MEPC) today announced that Ms. Bassima Alghussein has been appointed as the organization's new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2021.
The incoming Biden administration has made it clear that it intends to reengage with Iran. Just this week US President-elect Joe Biden said his administration would seek to rejoin the nuclear deal if Iran meets certain conditions.
The victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential elections has elicited strong views across the region. Coming after four years of a tumultuous US foreign policy approach, the prevailing sentiment is one of caution and uncertainty. Generally favoring Mr.
Faced with renewed US sanctions, increased pressure from regional actors, and a worsening pandemic, the Iranian government insists that the country remains united and has the economic and military capacity to overcome the current challenges. Many remain ske
What Lies in Store for the Region in 2021?
2021 is seen across the region as a year rife with opportunities for improving economic performance, addressing climate-change concerns, as well as creating a more stable political and security environment.
Israeli-Palestinian Talks: Can Biden Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
The incoming Biden administration is likely to face a series of domestic and international challenges as it attempts to steer away from the policies of the past four years.
Regional Perspectives on Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
News of the approval for the mass production of several Covid-19 vaccines has buoyed up governments and people across the world.
Israel’s Likud Blue-and-White Government Coalition at Breaking Point
Israeli politics appear to be stuck in a never-ending cycle of instability as new elections loom on the horizon yet again.
Bassima Alghussein Appointed as New Executive Director of the MEPC
The Board of the Middle East Policy Council (MEPC) today announced that Ms. Bassima Alghussein has been appointed as the organization's new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2021.
No Good Options for Iran Following Yet Another High-Profile Assassination
The brazen assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh threatens to destabilize the region anew.
Can the United States and Iran Return to the Negotiating Table?
The incoming Biden administration has made it clear that it intends to reengage with Iran. Just this week US President-elect Joe Biden said his administration would seek to rejoin the nuclear deal if Iran meets certain conditions.
2020 Regional Expectations of the Biden Administration
The victory of Joe Biden in the US presidential elections has elicited strong views across the region. Coming after four years of a tumultuous US foreign policy approach, the prevailing sentiment is one of caution and uncertainty. Generally favoring Mr.
What Does Saad Hariri’s Appointment Mean for Lebanon?
Lebanon’s three-time prime minister, Saad Hariri, has been tapped again to lead efforts for the creation of a new cabinet. Mr.
Iran Puts on Brave Face As Domestic and International Pressure Mounts
Faced with renewed US sanctions, increased pressure from regional actors, and a worsening pandemic, the Iranian government insists that the country remains united and has the economic and military capacity to overcome the current challenges. Many remain ske