Southwest Asia/Gulf Program

Program Staff

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Ellen Laipson: Ellen Laipson joined the Center in 2002 after nearly 25 years of government service. Key positions included Vice Chair of the National Intelligence Council (NIC) (1997-2002) and Special Assistant to the US Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1995-97). At the NIC, Laipson co-managed the interdisciplinary study Global Trends 2015 and dire... more

RESEARCH STAFF

Andrew Houk: Andrew Houk holds a BA from Malone University in integrated social studies and a MA in international affairs with a concentration in Middle East regional affairs from the George Washington University. Prior to joining the Stimson Center, Mr. Houk taught modern world history at Jackson High School (Massillon, Ohio). He traveled to Saudi Arabia in 20... more

INTERNS

Lillian Frost

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Program News

• The Stimson Center released the Report on the Workshop, Nuclear Dangers, Nuclear Realities: April 11-12, 2010, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia »
• Ellen Laipson contributes her thoughts about Iraq's future challenges in "Iraq in Focus," published by the Homeland Security Policy Institute. »
• Ellen Laipson and Charles Dunne examine the future of Iraq as the US prepares to withdraw in The National »
• Ellen Laipson discusses Iraq and its approach to the Palestine question in The U.S./Middle East Project »