Motivated by the war in #Gaza, the Houthi Red Sea campaign has caused significant economic disruptions. A new brief by Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East & Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies explores how the Houthi challenge has evolved against the backdrop of Yemen’s ongoing conflicts. bit.ly/4dCTPvt

“The Biden administration must not allow Netanyahu to sway US foreign policy decisions that relate to Iran. Doing so carries the risk of American entanglement in a conflict with unpredictable consequences,” write fellow Gilead Sher & coauthors in The Hill.thehill.com/opinion/intern…

🍂 Exciting Fall Internship Alert 🍂 Rice University undergrads, don't miss your chance to intern at the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Gain hands-on experience in research, communications, or policy analysis. Apply now and make an impact! :link: bit.ly/4ghb47o

ICYMI: Motivated by the war in Gaza, the Houthi Red Sea campaign has caused significant economic disruptions. A new brief by Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East & Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies explores how the Houthi challenge has evolved against the backdrop of Yemen’s ongoing conflicts. bit.ly/4dCTPvt

Fellow Kristian Ulrichsen discussed #SaudiArabia's soccer strategy with Business Post: “Part of it was getting people talking about Saudi Arabia as the place to be and linking that to its portrayal as a destination for investment and tourism.” businesspost.ie/news/changing-…

“If Sinwar is found and brought to justice for planning the October 7 attacks, it would be a significant win for the U.S. and for all those who lost loved ones,” nonresident fellow MerissaKhurma told TIME. Read more 👇 time.com/7017275/us-doj…

🇹🇷 🇮🇱 WATCH: What’s ahead for Turkish-Israeli relations? Ambassador David M. Satterfield joined Middle East Institute last week to examine the deterioration of bilateral relations since the beginning of the war in #Gaza and potential pathways for positive change. mei.edu/events/israel-…

“I think it’s a time for maximum pressure on Netanyahu and his coalition partners. Netanyahu’s policies have certainly polarized the Israeli body politic,” Baker Institute founding director Edward P. Djerejian told Times Radio. Watch the full interview ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=-d-AZV…

Fellow Kristian Ulrichsen and Dr. Ali BAKIR (علي باكير) will be hosting a workshop in Washington, DC in April 2025 exploring the impact of Iran-Israeli rivalry on the Gulf region. If you are interested in participating, submit your abstract by October 21, 2024. More details 👇gulfif.org/app/gss-worksh…

“Despite intensive US diplomacy, a mounting death toll and overwhelming Israeli public support for a deal, both Netanyahu & Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar see their political survival at stake by accepting,” nonresident fellow MerissaKhurma told Barron's.barrons.com/news/biden-tea…

We’re excited to announce the launch of The Forum's Podcast! 🎙️ Host Hind Al-Ansari is in conversation with Kristian Ulrichsen as they explore topics such as U.S.-Gulf policy post-elections 🇺🇸, #GCC relations with Asia🌏, and much more. Watch & Subscribe: youtube.com/watch?v=PgcisL…

Join us on Sep. 26 in New York for “Mind The Gap,” an event in collaboration with bettershelter & Every Shelter. Experts will examine the funding, shelter & policy gap in protracted #refugee situations, where #displacement can last for decades. RSVP: bit.ly/4cXAXpX

Why are normalization talks happening between Turkey’s leading political parties? In a new Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East brief, a.kadir yildirim provides background & insights into why Turkish President Erdoğan has taken this step after years of political polarization. bit.ly/3TpZNaN

Fellow Kelsey P. Norman discussed the situation of #Afghans after the US withdrawal with ABC13 Houston, noting it is not too late to pass legislation to give immigrant visas to those already here with a temporary status or those seeking to come. Watch⤵️ abc13.com/15283878/

“It’s difficult to envision successful intervention on greenhouse gas emissions without concerted action by major Gulf governments such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iran,” says Jim Krane, fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute CES. bakerinstitute.org/research/middl…

ICYMI: Why are normalization talks happening between Turkey’s leading political parties? In a Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East brief, a.kadir yildirim provides background & insights into why Turkish President Erdoğan has taken this step after years of political polarization. bit.ly/3TpZNaN

Yesterday marked the 4th anniversary of the #AbrahamAccords. Read our research explaining why the Arab-Israel normalization project is significantly flawed and the five major weaknesses that undermine its effectiveness and appeal. bakerinstitute.org/research/five-…

Fellow Kristian Ulrichsen talked to The Associated Press about a fake video claiming tensions between France and the #UAE that likely came from Russia. Russia may be trying to “create wedges between political & security partners, in a bid to create divisions & sow uncertainty.”apnews.com/article/uae-fr…

“I’ve spoken to officials & thought leaders in the UAE, Bahrain & Morocco, & there’s consensus that the #AbrahamAccords are, at best, on pause [...] & will need to be resuscitated after the war ends in Gaza” nonresident fellow MerissaKhurma told Arab News.arabnews.com/node/2571410/a…

Join us on Sep. 25 at 12:00 pm CT for a webinar with Human Rights First on the successes & challenges since the US evacuation from #Afghanistan. Ana Martín Gil will moderate a discussion with Kelsey P. Norman, Shala Gafary, Nadia Khalid & IRAP's Jennifer Patota.humanrightsfirst.org/events/afghan-…