On September 11, 2017, the UN Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea.
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North Korea Sanctions Continue To Intensify
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By Ghaith al-Omari
The Palestinian president has maneuvered his way back into the political discussion — partly as a result of Israel’s failure to act promptly on diplomatic understandings with Jordan — but his call for “escalatory measures” could carry dire consequences. In a bid to reestablish his diplomatic and political relevance, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on July… Keep reading →
Washington should back the winning side, represented by the new crown prince, but it must also be mindful of shifting family dynamics and tread carefully. The appearance of a smooth switch in crown princes last week is at odds with reports that the former heir apparent is now under armed guard, confined to his palace… Keep reading →
Gulf Crisis With Qatar Challenges The United States
By Simon Henderson
Extremely tough conditions set by Saudi Arabia and the UAE for resolving the diplomatic rift with Qatar could force Washington to choose sides in the crisis. The list of thirteen demands to which Qatar must respond within ten days appears to reflect longstanding desires — although not publicly stated until very recently — by Riyadh… Keep reading →
New Russia Sanctions Legislation
By ELIZABETH OWERBACH, CHRISTINE SAVAGE, TERRY SNELL | KING & SPALDING
The U.S. Senate passed this week a measure to codify, strengthen and expand sanctions against the Russian Federation in response to its activities in Ukraine, cyber-attacks, interference in the U.S. Presidential election, and activities in Syria.
Resetting U.S.-Gulf Ties: Beyond Summits And Arms Sales
By Michael Eisenstadt
A sustainable reset will require greater consultation prior to policy initiatives, a greater willingness among GCC states to work together, and a U.S. willingness to reassume a leadership role by fashioning security policy frameworks for its partners. President Trump’s attendance at the recent summits in Riyadh was a first step toward resetting relations with America’s… Keep reading →
Contain Iran? Fine, But Answer These Questions First
By James F. Jeffrey
Whatever understandings the Trump administration reaches after the Islamic State is defeated, it needs to be clear about the stakes: if America does not stop the Iranians in Syria and Iraq, they will soon emerge as the region’s dominant force. During his recent meetings with Arab leaders in Riyadh, President Trump signed up to a… Keep reading →
Growing Risk Of International Confrontation In The Syrian Desert
By Fabrice Balanche
Various players have been rushing to secure their spot in former Islamic State strongholds that will be strategically important to the next phase of the war. Note: Click on map for high-resolution version. The May 18 U.S. airstrike on pro-regime forces heading for Syria’s southern al-Tanf border crossing marks a turning point in the war.… Keep reading →
Erdogan may be willing to give President Trump a free hand in Raqqa, but only if Washington supports Turkish action against the PKK in Sinjar and continues the conversation on Fethullah Gulen. On May 16, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with President Trump in the White House to discuss a variety of interconnected… Keep reading →
The Trump-Abbas Meeting: Issues, Constraints, And Ways Forward
By Ghaith al-Omari, Ehud Yaari, David Makovsky, and Dennis Ross
On May 1, Ghaith al-Omari, Ehud Yaari, David Makovsky, and Dennis Ross addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Omari is a senior fellow at the Institute, former advisor to the Palestinian Authority, and author of the recent report Governance as a Path to Palestinian Political Rejuvenation. Yaari is a Lafer International Fellow with… Keep reading →
