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.
The emergence of an acute security threat could very well change the nuclear calculations of Tehran if its deterrence strategy fails
January 31, 2024
Iran-backed militias have killed American servicemen, the Palestinian death toll exceeds 26,000 and Israel faces an investigation for genocide
January 29, 2024
The U.S. is increasingly seen by some of its allies as acting both counter-productively and unilaterally in striking Houthi targets in Yemen
January 24, 2024
Iran began its long-term proxy hybrid warfare strategy in the Arab world, but is also trying to extend this strategy into the Caucasus
January 22, 2024
The strategy of going after non-U.S. targets has cast doubt on the regime's claims, even among its regional militia allies
January 19, 2024
The Houthis' increased campaign on the Red Sea has degraded countries economically while pursuing their geopolitical aims in the region
January 17, 2024
Women’s rights advocates can point to the progress made in their neighboring countries to advance their own aims for dignity and independence
January 16, 2024
Iran's deteriorating intelligence performance and growing domestic problems have left the country vulnerable to its regional rivals
January 10, 2024
