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Change without Progress in the Middle East

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Economic Sanctions on Authoritarian States: Lessons Learned

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Change without Progress in the Middle East

Ambassador Chas W. Freeman Jr. (USFS, ret.)

Washington, DC

It’s an honor to have been asked once again to address this important annual conference on U.S.-Arab relations. The theme of this year’s discussion is “transition within constancy.” I confess I’m still trying to figure out what that means. My best guess is that it’s something like “progre

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The Saddam Tapes: The Inner Workings of a Tyrant's Regime

Kevin M. Woods, David D. Palkki and Mark E. Stout

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It's up to Iraq's Government to Prevent a Civil War

Brian Katulis

Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and a member of the Middle East Policy Council board of directors, has penned a piece for CNN on the rising violence in Iraq. Dismissing claims that U.S. forces should have remained in Iraq, Mr.

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Iraq, Turkey and the New Kurdistan Pipeline Deal

Nathaniel Kern, Matthew M. Reed

Last month Iraqi crude exports rose to their highest levels since 1990, averaging 2.51 million barrels per day (b/d), according to Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO).

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Arab Summit to be Held Amidst Violence

Middle East Policy Council

Members of the Arab League are due to meet in Baghdad amidst violence and uncertainty. Expectations are low, with many observers predicting a minimal turnout, with few — if any — heads of state present.

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Why the Arab League Summit Matters

Nathaniel Kern, Matthew M. Reed

Arab leaders and officials will meet in Baghdad later this month for the annual Arab League summit. The meeting, scheduled for March 27-29, marks the first time since 1990 that Iraq will host the summit, which will allow Iraq to assume the League’s rotating presidency for the following year.