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The New Old Middle East
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  • The New Old Middle East

    In many ways, the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and the war in Gaza that preceded it seem transformative. After decades of shadow warfare, Iran and Israel have now attacked each other’s homelands directly. And Israel and the United States have joined forces in a genuinely novel way to wage war against Iran.

    US Central Command
  • Backgrounder
  • US Central Command

    United States Central Command (CENTCOM), one of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) six geographical combatant commands, is responsible for countering threats, responding to crises, and strengthening regional stability in the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia.

    July 29, 2026

    The Strategic Cost of Palestinian Powerlessness
  • Report
  • The Strategic Cost of Palestinian Powerlessness

    This report considers the lack of Palestinian political agency as a driver of regional insecurity that must be resolved before wider conflicts can be settled. The author analyses the conditions that contributed to the destruction of Palestinian political capacity, including Israeli policies, Palestinian shortcomings, and exploitation by Iran, and makes recommendations for an Arab strategic initiative.

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    The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe

    Tue, 5/7/2013 12:15 pm to 1:15 pmLocation: Carnegie Endowment – Root Room1779 Massachusetts Ave NWWashingtonDistrict of Columbia20036 The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Valerie Amos, the UN under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs, for a discussion about the humanitarian crisis inside Syria. Now in its second year, the Syrian conflict has generated more than 1.3 million refugees and left 4.25 million internally displaced. According to the UN, some 6.8 million people are in desperate need of assistance.

    May 8, 2013

    The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe

    Tue, 5/7/2013 12:15 pm to 1:15 pmLocation: Carnegie Endowment – Root Room1779 Massachusetts Ave NWWashingtonDistrict of Columbia20036 The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Valerie Amos, the UN under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs, for a discussion about the humanitarian crisis inside Syria. Now in its second year, the Syrian conflict has generated more than 1.3 million refugees and left 4.25 million internally displaced. According to the UN, some 6.8 million people are in desperate need of assistance.

    May 8, 2013

    The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe

    Tue, 5/7/2013 12:15 pm to 1:15 pmLocation: Carnegie Endowment – Root Room1779 Massachusetts Ave NWWashingtonDistrict of Columbia20036 The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Valerie Amos, the UN under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs, for a discussion about the humanitarian crisis inside Syria. Now in its second year, the Syrian conflict has generated more than 1.3 million refugees and left 4.25 million internally displaced. According to the UN, some 6.8 million people are in desperate need of assistance.

    May 8, 2013

    The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The International Response to Syria's Humanitarian Catastrophe

    Tue, 5/7/2013 12:15 pm to 1:15 pmLocation: Carnegie Endowment – Root Room1779 Massachusetts Ave NWWashingtonDistrict of Columbia20036 The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Valerie Amos, the UN under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs, for a discussion about the humanitarian crisis inside Syria. Now in its second year, the Syrian conflict has generated more than 1.3 million refugees and left 4.25 million internally displaced. According to the UN, some 6.8 million people are in desperate need of assistance.

    May 8, 2013

    Unlocking the Peace Puzzle in Obama's Second Term

    Unlocking the Peace Puzzle in Obama's Second Term

    April 10 – January 1, 1970, April 10 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    Rome Auditorium, 1st Floor SAIS Rome Building, 1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Interview with Dr. Yiyi Chen on Hebrew/Jewish Studies in China and Sino-Israel Relations
    Middle East Institute
  • Analysis
  • Interview with Dr. Yiyi Chen on Hebrew/Jewish Studies in China and Sino-Israel Relations

    Some might find it surprising to learn that China was never hostile or belligerent towards Israel. China never rejected or even questioned the State of Israel’s right to exist. Premier Zhou En Lai criticized Palestinian terrorism and categorically rejected the idea of ‘throwing the Israelis into the sea.’

    April 1, 2013

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    The Middle East Institute, The Foundation for Middle East Peace and Just World Books Present:A cookbook and more than a cookbook, The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey brings together traditional recipes from the Gaza Strip based on extensive interviews with home cooks, and uses profiles of these cooks as well as beautiful documentary photography to explore the history, economy and daily life of the territory.

    March 26, 2013

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    The Middle East Institute, The Foundation for Middle East Peace and Just World Books Present:A cookbook and more than a cookbook, The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey brings together traditional recipes from the Gaza Strip based on extensive interviews with home cooks, and uses profiles of these cooks as well as beautiful documentary photography to explore the history, economy and daily life of the territory.

    March 26, 2013

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    The Middle East Institute, The Foundation for Middle East Peace and Just World Books Present:A cookbook and more than a cookbook, The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey brings together traditional recipes from the Gaza Strip based on extensive interviews with home cooks, and uses profiles of these cooks as well as beautiful documentary photography to explore the history, economy and daily life of the territory.

    March 26, 2013

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    The Middle East Institute, The Foundation for Middle East Peace and Just World Books Present:A cookbook and more than a cookbook, The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey brings together traditional recipes from the Gaza Strip based on extensive interviews with home cooks, and uses profiles of these cooks as well as beautiful documentary photography to explore the history, economy and daily life of the territory.

    March 26, 2013

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    The Middle East Institute, The Foundation for Middle East Peace and Just World Books Present:A cookbook and more than a cookbook, The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey brings together traditional recipes from the Gaza Strip based on extensive interviews with home cooks, and uses profiles of these cooks as well as beautiful documentary photography to explore the history, economy and daily life of the territory.

    March 26, 2013

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey

    March 26 – January 1, 1970, March 26 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Middle East Institute, Boardman Room 1761 N Street, NW, Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20036

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