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.
Brilliant, paranoid, ruthless are only a few words that come to mind when examining the mixed legacy of Henry Kissinger
November 30, 2023
The war has shaken up the balance of power in the Middle East, leading to new opportunities for countries vying for influence in the region
November 29, 2023
Iran will have to balance between using the Gaza crisis to advance its nuclear program without also provoking a major response
November 28, 2023
Tehran’s stance on the Kosovo issue, the most important international dossier to Belgrade, has secured Iran significant goodwill in Serbia
November 16, 2023
Balancing geopolitical competition with the US in the Middle East, China has avoided taking a firm stance on the Hamas attack on Israel
November 14, 2023
Even as China and Russia benefit from the unintentional consequences of the Gaza War, their relations with Israel may still deteriorate
November 9, 2023
Hamas's assault on Israel has challenged the security reliance of other Middle Eastern states, shifting the security structure of the region
November 7, 2023
In the wake of the October 7 attack on Israel, Qatar has helped mediate with Hamas but has been under fire for their controversial relationship
November 2, 2023
