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Key takeaways for NATO and the Middle East from the Washington Summit Declaration
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  • Analysis
  • Key takeaways for NATO and the Middle East from the Washington Summit Declaration

    At the Washington Summit, NATO member states mostly focused on efforts to counter Russia and to support Ukraine. However, the 2024 summit communiqué also addresses non-Euro-Atlantic risks and opportunities, based on the idea that “conflict, fragility and instability” elsewhere directly affects NATO security.

    July 15, 2024

    NATO, North Africa, and the Sahel: Squaring the triangle of insecurity
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  • Analysis
  • NATO, North Africa, and the Sahel: Squaring the triangle of insecurity

    With NATO celebrating 75 years since its founding, Alliance members will gather in Washington, DC, on July 9-11, for a historic summit. Two of the key issues on the agenda will be addressing the acute threats emanating from the Black Sea region and adopting a strategic approach toward the Middle East and Africa.

    Libya remains the key for NATO to counter Russian malign activities in Africa
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  • Analysis
  • Libya remains the key for NATO to counter Russian malign activities in Africa

    Eight years ago, few would have predicted that Russia could move in as quickly and comprehensively throughout Africa as it has done. Now there is widespread recognition of the threat posed by the destabilizing Russian expansion in Africa, to NATO, its members, and the African region.

    New US pier off Gaza holds opportunities beyond humanitarian aid
  • Commentary
  • New US pier off Gaza holds opportunities beyond humanitarian aid

    The new U.S. pier off Gaza is back in operational mode, after breaking apart and undergoing a week of repairs. Despite the rocky start, this American initiative could serve as a steppingstone towards a new, more peaceful, post-war Israeli-Palestinian reality. But for this to happen, the U.S. will need to leverage opportunities, address regional skepticism and bring the Palestinians on board.

    June 13, 2024

    Evaluating plans for the “day after”
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  • Commentary
  • Evaluating plans for the “day after”

    To assist government policymakers faced with a plethora of “day after” plans for Gaza, the following proposes a framework for how to consider and decide among such proposals.

    June 12, 2024

    Netanyahu’s war with the generals
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  • Analysis
  • Netanyahu’s war with the generals

    Netanyahu has sought to direct the blame for the debacle of Oct. 7, as well as the subsequent failures in the management of the war, squarely on the Israeli security establishment, while avoiding taking personal responsibility that would cost him his job.

    May 31, 2024