A Paradoxical Moment for the Middle East

Posted by melissa braunstein on July 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Blink and you might miss how rapidly the Middle East is changing. The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated by President Barack Obama, better known as the Iran nuclear deal, created heightened instability. But that deal, along with Obama’s desire to disengage from the Middle East, prompted a willingness among Gulf Arab states … Continue reading →

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How everyday people can help Israel and support peace in the Middle East

Posted by melissa braunstein on September 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

This year can no longer be written off as a complete annus horribilis. Against all odds, peace appears to be breaking out in the Middle East.  Last week, Israel doubled the number of formal peace agreements with its regional Arab neighbors, leapfrogging from two to four. To borrow a phrase from the Democratic presidential nominee, … Continue reading →

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