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MEI’s original video explainers seek to bring clarity to a complex region. Designed for a broad audience, these expert-led videos break down major foreign policy and national security issues into accessible, engaging formats. Whether you’re following fast-moving developments or exploring long-term regional dynamics, these series equip you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s happening—and why it matters.

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Jul 01, 2025
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Syria After Assad: Transitional Justice, Governance, and the Road Ahead

Jul 01, 2025
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How US Policy Is Taking Shape – From Libya To Iran

Jun 26, 2025
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After the 12-Day War: Iran, Israel, and the Future Regional Order

Jun 26, 2025
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Iraq tries to assert state authority during crisis

Robert S. Ford
Jun 26, 2025
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The alternative to regime change: Changing the regime’s behavior

Jonathan M. Winer
Jun 25, 2025
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Bonus Episode: A Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran

Jun 25, 2025
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US-Iran: What is next?

David Hale
Jun 25, 2025
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Three essential questions to ask in the aftermath of America’s attack on Iran

Brian Katulis
Jun 25, 2025
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Pezeshkian’s overtures: Cosmetic change or real shift in power?

Alex Vatanka
Jun 25, 2025
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Press Briefing: A Fragile Cease-Fire?

Jun 24, 2025
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Deal or Deception: The Kurdish Card in Erdogan’s New Game

Jun 23, 2025
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Trump at war with Iran: Regime change, risk, and the hidden battle inside Tehran

Alex Vatanka

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