Understanding Iranian Public Opinion
Understanding Iranian Public Opinion featuring Ebrahim MohseniUniversity of Maryland School of Public Policy Dr. Colin H. KahlCenter for a New American Security (CNAS) Steven KullProgram on International Policy Attitudes Geneive Abdo (moderator)Stimson Sebastian Gräfe (opening remarks)Heinrich Böll Stiftung North America Understanding Iranian Public Opinion from Stimson Center on Vimeo. In the midst of bombastic rhetoric exchanged among […]
Roundtable Discussion: The Evolving Conflict in Syria and Lessons Learned
On October 11, 2012, Stimson hosted Renata Dwan, Senior Officer, Civilians Capacities Project, United Nations, and a former United Nations observer in Syria, who discussed her experiences there and lessons learned.
Roundtable Discussion: Religious Dimensions of the Arab Springs
“Religious Dimensions of the Arab Springs”with Dr. Aref Ali Nayed, Director of Kalam Research & Media On October 1st, Dr. Aref Ali Nayed, Director of Kalam Research & Media, addressed the religious dimensions of Arab transitions, particularly the role of religiosity in Libya’s revolution. Dr. Nayed, also a […]
Roundtable Discussion: Tunisia’s Current Political Trends and the Future of US-Tunisian Relations
“Tunisia’s Current Political Trends and the Future of US-Tunisian Relations” with Sheikh Abdelfattah Mourou, Vice President, Nahdah party On September 27th, Sheikh Abdelfattah Mourou, the Vice President of Tunisia’s ruling Nahdah party, spoke about the current political trends in Tunisia and the future of US-Tunisian relations. Mourou, a founder of the Nahda party in the 1970s, ran in Tunisia’s […]
The Changing Middle East: Updating the Security Agenda
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s travels across the Middle East this week put the spotlight on a daunting and dynamic list of security challenges for the states of the region, whether on the path to democratic change or not. The Secretary is conveying the dual message of opportunities for useful security cooperation and aid to […]
David Michel and Mona Yacoubian co-author piece on Middle Eastern environmental issues in Al-Monitor
David Michel, Director of the Environmental Security Program, and Mona Yacoubian, a Senior Advisor with the Middle East/Southwest Asia Program, published an article in Al-Monitor on July 30, 2012, titled, “Arab Spring Must Also Weather Environmental Threats.” The article identifies the growing challenges posed by water and food scarcity, climate change, and urbanization within the Arab world. […]
Harnessing Innovation for Economic Growth in the Arab World
With the Arab transitions now well into their second year, the region’s stark economic challenges remain largely unaddressed. Job growth in particular stands out as an urgent and acute need, with a demand of 50-million new jobs in the next decade. Innovation-a key driver of economic growth-could serve as a critical catalyst for job creation […]
Crisis in Syria Nears Breaking Point
By Mona Yacoubian – As President Obama prepares to meet with his Russian counterpart today on the sidelines of the G-20 summit, sharply escalating violence in Syria could signal that the conflict is spiraling out control. Citing intensified fighting on both sides, the United Nations decided to suspend its observer mission, plunging the UN-sponsored Annan […]