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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.

    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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    U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty

    The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Amb. Thomas Pickering, Col. Philip Dermer, and Geoffrey Aronson for a discussion of their new report entitled “U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel’s Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty.” This report is the product of an independent study group chaired by Ambassador Pickering. Principal authors Geoffrey Aronson and Col.

    May 20, 2013

    U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty

    The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Amb. Thomas Pickering, Col. Philip Dermer, and Geoffrey Aronson for a discussion of their new report entitled “U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel’s Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty.” This report is the product of an independent study group chaired by Ambassador Pickering. Principal authors Geoffrey Aronson and Col.

    May 20, 2013

    U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty

    The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Amb. Thomas Pickering, Col. Philip Dermer, and Geoffrey Aronson for a discussion of their new report entitled “U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel’s Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty.” This report is the product of an independent study group chaired by Ambassador Pickering. Principal authors Geoffrey Aronson and Col.

    May 20, 2013

    U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel's Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty

    The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Amb. Thomas Pickering, Col. Philip Dermer, and Geoffrey Aronson for a discussion of their new report entitled “U.S. Policy in a Time of Transition: Ending Occupation, Enhancing Israel’s Security, Realizing Palestinian Sovereignty.” This report is the product of an independent study group chaired by Ambassador Pickering. Principal authors Geoffrey Aronson and Col.

    May 20, 2013

    Beijing Hosts Simultaneous Visits of Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu: What, if Any, Significance?
    Middle East Institute
  • Analysis
  • Beijing Hosts Simultaneous Visits of Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu: What, if Any, Significance?

    DR. ROBERT BIANCHI INTERVIEWED

    In The Guardian, May 8, 2013

    “China welcomes Binyamin Netanyahu—Visits from Israeli prime minister and president prompt speculation about China’s possible role as a Middle East mediator.”

    Interview with Tania Branigan on the simultaneous visits to China of Binyamin Netanyahu and Muhammad Abbas to China


    On China Radio International, May 8, 2013

    May 12, 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

    Palestinian Refugees in a Changing Middle East

    Palestinian Refugees in a Changing Middle East

    March 5 – January 1, 1970, March 5 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    The Middle East Institute,
    The Foundation for Middle East Peace,
    Americans for Peace Now,
    Churches for Middle East Peace,
    and J-Street Present:

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    A talk by

    Professor Menachem Klein
    Bar Ilan University, Israel

    Monday, February 11, 12:00-1:30 PM

    Carnegie Conference Center, Choate Room
    1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    February 11, 2013

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    The Middle East Institute,
    The Foundation for Middle East Peace,
    Americans for Peace Now,
    Churches for Middle East Peace,
    and J-Street Present:

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    A talk by

    Professor Menachem Klein
    Bar Ilan University, Israel

    Monday, February 11, 12:00-1:30 PM

    Carnegie Conference Center, Choate Room
    1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    February 11, 2013

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    The Middle East Institute,
    The Foundation for Middle East Peace,
    Americans for Peace Now,
    Churches for Middle East Peace,
    and J-Street Present:

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    A talk by

    Professor Menachem Klein
    Bar Ilan University, Israel

    Monday, February 11, 12:00-1:30 PM

    Carnegie Conference Center, Choate Room
    1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    February 11, 2013

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    The Middle East Institute,
    The Foundation for Middle East Peace,
    Americans for Peace Now,
    Churches for Middle East Peace,
    and J-Street Present:

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    A talk by

    Professor Menachem Klein
    Bar Ilan University, Israel

    Monday, February 11, 12:00-1:30 PM

    Carnegie Conference Center, Choate Room
    1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    February 11, 2013

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
    Middle East Institute
  • Podcast
  • Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    The Middle East Institute,
    The Foundation for Middle East Peace,
    Americans for Peace Now,
    Churches for Middle East Peace,
    and J-Street Present:

    Reorienting Strategy for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

    A talk by

    Professor Menachem Klein
    Bar Ilan University, Israel

    Monday, February 11, 12:00-1:30 PM

    Carnegie Conference Center, Choate Room
    1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    February 11, 2013

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