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On Middle East Focus this week, we talk to Charles Lister about the Trump administration’s dramatic reversal of four decades of US policy toward Syria. What are the implications & what does it mean for the country going forward? Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

On this week's episode of Middle East Focus, we talk to Ghaith Al-Omari about the urgent humanitarian crisis gripping Gaza, Israel's escalating military campaign, the domestic & international reverberations, and much more. Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

Since #Trump shook Ahmed al-Sharaa's hand, #ISIS has directed more energy towards attacking #Syria's new gov't -- whilst upping the ante against the #SDF too. Amidst a US drawdown, there are serious reasons for concern -- my NEW Foreign Policy piece: foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/05/syr…

Building Syria’s new army - محمد حسان Mohammad Hassan on current developments around its formation, progress to date & key challenges going forward Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/b…

This week on the podcast, Paul Salem joins us to discuss Lebanon’s rapidly shifting political landscape & the daunting challenges facing its new gov't, including disarming Hizballah, rebuilding institutions & restoring the economy. Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

Special Briefing: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program | Analysis from MEI experts including Alex Vatanka, Paul Salem, Charles Lister, F. Gregory Gause, III, Brian Katulis, Karen Young, Iulia Joja, Mohammed Soliman & more. Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/s…

On the podcast this week, we're joined by Alex Vatanka to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict, the risk of wider regional conflict, and the future of the Iranian regime. Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

"The past four days have clarified much about what Israel wants from this conflict, what Iran can and cannot do to fight back, and what decisions confront the American president over the next few days," writes F. Gregory Gause III. Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/w…

F. Gregory Gause III on the Israel-Iran war — Israel's objectives, Iran's predicament, the choice before the US & the potential long-term consequences. Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/w…

In case you missed it, Middle East Focus is pleased to bring you access to a recent MEI press briefing on the evolving Israel-Iran conflict, recorded on June 16, 2025. mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

A divided and distracted America edges towards another major Middle East war - Brian Katulis for Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/d…

"Instead of using this moment to explore diplomatic off-ramps ... Khamenei opted for posturing over negotiation and left the Iranian people even more fearful about the future," writes Alex Vatanka about Khamenei's June 17 speech. Middle East Institute mei.edu/blog/khamenei-…

The US enters Israel’s war with Iran | MEI experts react with analysis from Ken Pollack, Charles Lister, Mirette F. Mabrouk, Mohammed Soliman, Ross Harrison, Alan Eyre, Paul Salem, Karen Young, F. Nicholas Nassar & John Calabrese. Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/u…

Trump at war with Iran: Regime change, risk, and the hidden battle inside Tehran - Alex Vatanka for Middle East Institute mei.edu/blog/trump-war…

Pezeshkian’s overtures: Cosmetic change or real shift in power? - Alex Vatanka on how the Iranian president has become the regime's public voice as Khamenei remains silent. Middle East Institute mei.edu/blog/pezeshkia…

Ross Harrison, Middle East Institute senior fellow & author of the new book Decoding Iran’s Foreign Policy, joins the podcast to discuss what comes next for Iran — from Tehran’s internal power shifts to the future of its forward defense strategy. mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

This week on Middle East Focus, Mara Rudman joins the program to discuss takeaways from the first 6 months of the Trump administration's Middle East policy. Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

This week on Middle East Focus, Karen Young joins us to discuss how the Gulf states are navigating the shifting economic & strategic landscape — from the ripple effects of the Israel-Iran war to changes in the investment environment. Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

This week on Middle East Focus, Gönül Tol joins us to discuss how shifting regional dynamics from Iran to Syria are reshaping Turkey’s foreign policy & Erdoğan's domestic agenda. Middle East Institute mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

Inflection point or continuing spiral in the Middle East? Paul Salem lays out where the region stands after 2 years of fighting in Gaza, Hizballah's decimation, the Assad regime's fall & the 12-day war and explores the 2 paths forward. Middle East Institute mei.edu/publications/i…