The Turkish Model ReportAug 25, 2015 The Turkish Model The United States has conceived of Turkey as a model country in successive foreign policy constructs, complicating engagement with this problematic ally. Aug 25, 2015 Dov Friedman
Confronting ISIS One Year On Past EventJul 14, 2015 Confronting ISIS One Year On A Conversation With Special Presidential Envoy Gen. John Allen Jul 14, 2015
Recalibrating the Anti-ISIS Strategy ReportJul 14, 2015 Recalibrating the Anti-ISIS Strategy The U.S.-led coalition needs to better integrate its political and military efforts. Jul 14, 2015 Hardin Lang, Peter Juul, Mokhtar Awad
Exploring Avenues for China-U.S. Cooperation on the Middle East ReportJul 13, 2015 Exploring Avenues for China-U.S. Cooperation on the Middle East This September, a major bilateral summit that brings the leaders of both China and the United States together will offer another opening to deepen bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of both countries, as well as the rest of the world. Jul 13, 2015 Rudy deLeon, YANG Jiemian
Turkey Should Welcome Kurdish Gains in Northern Syria ArticleJun 24, 2015 Turkey Should Welcome Kurdish Gains in Northern Syria Syrian Kurdish fighters and their allies have taken a key border town from ISIS but have been met with opposition from the Turkish government. This should change. Jun 24, 2015 Max Hoffman
An Ounce of Prevention ReportJun 4, 2015 An Ounce of Prevention To save lives and blunt the impact of the terror tactics used by ISIS and other militant groups, the United States and other countries must cooperate to stem the flow of improvised explosive device, or IED, components and reinforce global partnership. Jun 4, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman
Helping Prime Minister Abadi Beat ISIS and Hold Iraq Together ArticleApr 13, 2015 Helping Prime Minister Abadi Beat ISIS and Hold Iraq Together The Iraqi prime minister’s visit offers an important chance to take stock of the anti-ISIS campaign and make important adjustments. Apr 13, 2015 Hardin Lang, Peter Juul
The Plight of Christians in the Middle East ReportMar 12, 2015 The Plight of Christians in the Middle East Some of the world's oldest Christian communities are disappearing in the very lands where their faith was born. The status of Christians in the Middle East is an important sign of broader regional trends in religious freedom, pluralism, and tolerance. Mar 12, 2015 Brian Katulis, Rudy deLeon, John B. Craig
New Anchors for U.S.-Egypt Relations ReportJan 23, 2015 New Anchors for U.S.-Egypt Relations The United States and Egypt need new anchors of economic and diplomatic cooperation to avoid bilateral drift and to respond to recent regional turbulence. Jan 23, 2015 Brian Katulis, Mokhtar Awad
Addressing the Gaps in Syria Policy in the Fight Against ISIS ArticleNov 4, 2014 Addressing the Gaps in Syria Policy in the Fight Against ISIS U.S. military action in Syria must remain focused on degrading the terrorist threat while pushing for a political transition from the Assad regime. Nov 4, 2014 Vikram Singh, Hardin Lang, Brian Katulis
Understanding Authorizations for the Use of Military Force ReportSep 24, 2014 Understanding Authorizations for the Use of Military Force This issue brief outlines potential sources of authority for lawful military actions and recommendations for a new congressional authorization directed at the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham. Sep 24, 2014 Ken Gude
Supporting the Syrian Opposition ReportSep 12, 2014 Supporting the Syrian Opposition The Obama administration has an important opportunity to adjust its course in Syria and Iraq, particularly regarding the threat posed by ISIS, and assume a more engaged leadership role. Sep 12, 2014 Hardin Lang, Mokhtar Awad, Ken Sofer, 2 More Peter Juul, Brian Katulis