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"Countering the Houthis does not require US boots on the ground. It requires US leadership." That was the message from Associate Fellow Nadwa Dawsari in her Congressional testimony this week: real, lasting pressure on the Houthis comes from territory — and the US can empower Yemenis to take it back. Click here for the full hearing and written testimony ⬇️
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Turkey’s popular leader of the main opposition party, Özgür Özel, has been ousted from his role by a court ruling. With this action, Turkey is moving closer to a “Russia-style” system, where weak, handpicked opposition allows for no surprises at the ballot box, says Gönül Tol.
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A historic shift may be on the horizon, as Turkey and Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan engage in unexpected peace talks. After 40 years of insurgency and 40,000 lives lost, Ocalan is expected to call for PKK fighters to lay down their arms. MEI's Gönül Tol explains.
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“The most important thing about Pakistan is that they have decent relations with both the US and Iran—and there aren’t a whole lot of countries that fall into that category. In addition, we should remember that Pakistan has excellent relations with China. So it may be that Pakistan was acting not just as an honest broker, but also as a conduit for Chinese messages to the Iranians," Ken Pollack tells MS NOW.
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Nasrallah’s funeral is one of the most consequential moments for #Lebanon & the Levant. Will the show of force mark the start of #Iran's campaign to sabotage an emerging American order? Much depends on what the US does next. MEI’s Firas Maksad offers insights & recommendations.
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At its 80th Anniversary Gala, the Middle East Institute was proud to honor Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber with the Distinguished Global Leadership Award. A visionary leader shaping the future of energy, industry, and innovation, Dr. Sultan’s work reflects a deep commitment to building smarter, cleaner, and more resilient systems. Throughout his career, he has championed investment in people, strong partnerships, and long-term progress that creates shared value. This tribute video brings together voices from across sectors and regions who have worked alongside him and witnessed that leadership firsthand. ADNOC Group
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In his new book, West Asia: A New Grand Strategy for the Middle East, MEI's Mohammed Soliman explores how the Middle East is becoming increasingly integrated into the broader Asian economy and why that shift matters for global politics and US strategy.
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As President Trump prepares for his visit to Saudi Arabia in May, MEI's F. Gregory Gause, III unpacks the evolving Saudi-American relationship. Compared to his first term, Trump faces a more volatile Middle East and a Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman whose calculations have fundamentally shifted. The new regional landscape has directly reshaped MBS's priorities toward regional stability, cautious Iran relations, and economic transformation through Vision 2030. Discover what challenges await as these two leaders navigate complex dynamics, oil markets, and the fallout from the Gaza War.
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