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Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Israel’s Mass Displacement of Gazans Fits Strategy of Using Migration as a Tool of War

As a result of the monthslong Israeli air and ground campaign in northern Gaza Strip, more than 1.8 million of the strip’s…

Nicholas R. Micinski, Adam G. Lichtenheld, Kelsey Norman December 11, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Saudi Plans to ‘De-risk’ Region Have Taken a Hit With Gaza Violence

Hama's Oct. 7 attack on Israel threatens to undermine a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s foreign and domestic agenda: the “de-risking” of the region, writes fellow Kristian Coates Ulrichsen.

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen October 23, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Baker Institute Experts React: The Latest Israel-Hamas War

The surprise attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas has raised a number of critical questions related to geopolitics, aid, energy, and other global affairs. Baker Institute fellows and scholars are continuing to provide expert analysis on the conflict.

October 11, 2023

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Turkey’s Opposition Must Change: Takeaways from the Turkish Elections

Widespread optimism about changes coming in the Turkish presidential elections gave way — yet again — to disappointment…

A.Kadir Yildirim June 2, 2023

Commentary

Looking Back at Our Impact in 2022

In 2022, the nation faced fundamental questions about how we govern our economy and society — particularly how we formulate public policy. Here, we share 10 highlights of our work that illustrate our impact from the previous year.

David M. Satterfield December 21, 2022

Commentary

The Madrid Summit and the Future of NATO

Russia’s attack on Ukraine — the culmination of over a decade marked by growing Russian military interference in Georgia and then Ukraine — has refocused NATO’s attention on the threat posed by Moscow.

Joe Barnes July 5, 2022

Commentary

The War in Ukraine: How Does It End?

Can either side find a way out of the war in Ukraine? Joe Barnes considers the options in the Baker Institute Blog.

Joe Barnes May 17, 2022

International Economics | Commentary

Mexican Complaint on Avocado Restrictions Shows WTO Dispute Process Not Dead Yet, but Treatment Still Needed

U.S. government obstruction of the appointments process for the World Trade Organization (WTO) appeals “court,” formally…

Simon Lester May 11, 2022

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

Religion, Politics and the Spread of COVID-19 in the Middle East

The spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) is challenging governments and religious communities throughout the Middle…

Waleed Rikab April 15, 2020

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Islamist Movements | Commentary

Declaration Proliferation: The International Politics of Religious Tolerance

Declarations against violence issued by ulama on behalf of their government provide an opportunity for Muslim political leaders to signal their commitment to the international security agenda while vilifying Islamist opposition actors as terrorists. Baker Institute Blog: https://bit.ly/2LNAZrr

Annelle Sheline July 12, 2019