Ellen Laipson quoted in the Cipe Development Blog on economic integration in the Middle East
With this introduction, CIPE Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Abdulwahab Alkebsi opened a panel discussion on May 21 co-hosted by CIPE and the Stimson Center entitled “A Way Forward for a Viable Syria: An Insider Perspective from the Private Sector and Civil Society.” The panel featured Chairman on CIPE partner, the […]
The Rashomon Effect: U.S.-Gulf Relations After Camp David Summit
In Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s iconic 1950 film, “Rashomon,” four people witness a crime outside the gates of Kyoto. When called on to testify in court, each has a distinctly different version of the events, and even different ideas of who the guilty party is. The Rashomon effect, as this phenomenon is often called, was […]
Opportunities for Gulf Arab Countries with Iran Deal
Stimson President and CEO Ellen Laipson discusses the potential for a positive outcome for the Iran nuclear deal and opportunities for cooperation with Iran in the region. “This is a moment of opportunity,” said Laipson. “Together, they can reshape the agenda.” Watch more on the opportunities present here.
Chairman’s Forum With Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba
Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America, will join Stimson Chairman Ambassador Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr. to share his experiences and insights into U.S. foreign policy. This informal, strategic conversation will take place at the Stimson Center. WHAT: Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba joins Amb. Lincoln P. Bloomfield […]
Op-ed by Oussama Romdhani and Ellen Laipson in The Hill on ‘a Message of Hope from North Africa’
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi arrives in Washington this week, bringing an uplifting story of his small country’s achievements along the road to democracy. In its 2015 report, Freedom House gave Tunisia the ranking of “free,” only the second Arab country to achieve that global standard (the other being Lebanon back in the 1970s). His […]
Ellen Laipson quoted in AFP on IS Group’s Seizure of Ramadi
WASHINGTON : The Islamic State group’s seizure of Ramadi represents a painful blow to the US-led war against the jihadists, raising fresh doubts about Washington’s war strategy and the military strength of its partners in Iraq. -snip- Ellen Laipson, president of the Stimson Center and a former senior intelligence official, said ultimately it was up […]
Ellen Laipson quoted in Reuters on Yemen as an “Existential Issue” for Saudi Authorities
So far, neither Saudi Arab nor Iran has been able to dictate the Yemen’s future. For Riyadh and Tehran, the painfully complex conflict may become a teachable moment about the limits of power. -snip- Yemen is Saudi Arabia’s “wild frontier,” explained Ellen Laipson, president of the Stimson Center and director of its Middle East/Southwest Asia program. […]
A Way Forward for a Viable Syria: An Insider Perspective from the Private Sector and Civil Society
Every day we see news about atrocities and violence in Syria. Much of the media focuses on sectarian violence and ISIS-created mayhem. But even with the chaos and human suffering, there are signs of hope. On May 21, 12-2 pm, the Center for International Private Enterprise and the Stimson Center will co-host a discussion on […]