Podcasts Jun 2, 2020 | 10:00 GMTJun 2, 2020
In this podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Global Security Analyst Thomas Abi-Hanna about the nearly 20 years of Israeli presence in Lebanon, and the 20 years since its withdrawal.
Rebalancing Power in the Middle East
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On Security May 19, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMay 19, 2020
With its regional and Western adversaries distracted, a spike in attacks shows the global jihadist group is well-positioned to return with a vengeance in its core territory.
Assessments May 15, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMay 15, 2020
As pandemic-induced oil price shocks rob Baghdad of its primary revenue source, the success of Prime Minister al-Kadhimi’s new government will hinge on avoiding the further deterioration of the country’s economic and political stability.
Podcasts Apr 28, 2020 | 11:30 GMTApr 28, 2020
The list of challenges Israel's new government faces starts -- but doesn't end -- with COVID-19
Assessments Apr 17, 2020 | 10:00 GMTApr 17, 2020
By highlighting the country’s severe vulnerability to global market shocks, the pandemic is increasing pressure on Algeria’s government to quickly diversify its oil-dependent economy.
Podcasts Apr 9, 2020 | 05:10 GMTApr 9, 2020
In this Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Hawthorne says A meeting scheduled for June, 2020 will reveal a lot about where the U.S. / Iraq relationship is headed.
Assessments Apr 6, 2020 | 19:35 GMTApr 6, 2020
Washington’s heightened push to rid Iraq of Iranian influence risks only throwing the country deeper into chaos amid the mounting COVID-19 crisis.
Snapshots Mar 23, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMar 23, 2020
While intended to place U.S. and European troops out of harm's way, the drawdown could prompt yet more violence by emboldening Iranian-backed militias to rid the country of any remaining Western forces.
Guidance Mar 19, 2020 | 15:38 GMTMar 19, 2020
As the pandemic monopolizes more of the world’s time, money and attention, recent attacks in Kashmir and Iraq highlight how countries and militants could use the outbreak to act more aggressively.
Snapshots Mar 11, 2020 | 21:49 GMTMar 11, 2020
The killing of American troops significantly raises the likelihood of a further military escalation within Iraq, or potentially even Iran, in the coming days.
