The Stimson Center’s Middle East Program seeks to inform policy discussions on the Middle East by leveraging regional expertise, convening dialogues, and producing rigorous, non-partisan analysis and scholarship. The program assesses regional geopolitical developments with a focus on conflict management, regional security, and post-conflict peacebuilding. Through sustained engagement with policymakers, scholars, and subject-matter experts, the program aims to advance practical policy thinking rooted in on-the-ground realities.
A core pillar of the program is the convening of high-level Track 1.5 and Track 2.0 regional dialogues that bring together policymakers, academics, and experts to conduct joint analysis, discuss de-escalation processes, and advance regional cooperation. The program also organizes issue-area roundtables to develop impactful policy recommendations informed by global lessons learned and regional experience. The program’s analysis and policy outputs are directly informed by the insights generated through these dialogues and roundtables.
EU chief nuclear negotiator Enrique Mora attended Pezeshkian’s formal inauguration but there were no high-level delegations from EU countries
August 5, 2024
Israel's two recent strikes burnishes its reputation for proficiency in targeted assassinations while further jeopardizing hopes for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza
July 31, 2024
Pezeshkian has called himself a “reformist Principalist” or “Principal reformist,” combining the two main wings in post-revolutionary Iranian politics
July 30, 2024
Azerbaijan has built strong partnerships with Israel in energy and defense for the last two decades despite also maintaining ties with Turkey and Iran
July 24, 2024
Heads of intelligence agencies are increasingly supplanting diplomats in peacemaking and mediation efforts
July 22, 2024
In general, Pezeshkian’s approach is practical and pragmatic, recalling the approach of predecessors Rafsanjani, Khatami and Rouhani
July 17, 2024
The U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani in 2020 led to an increased Hezbollah role in Iraq, where it has directed attacks against U.S. forces
July 15, 2024
Ankara and Beijing have managed to move beyond the Uyghur issue and focus on bilateral issues including energy, trade and even military cooperation
July 12, 2024
