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.
Hassan addressed the deficit in global leadership and explains why despite the rise of renewable energy.
December 5, 2019
This 18-months project envisions Iraq as the center-point for regional dialogue and cooperation rather than as a theater of proxy wars and conflict.
July 8, 2019
Kawa Hassan addressed the NATO Strategic Direction South HUB (“The Hub”) in Naples, Italy on Iraq's climate related security risks.
June 28, 2019
Project aims to enhance dialogue and regional integration between Iraq and surrounding countries
June 6, 2019
The expert working group seeks to highlight the gap in climate risk-informed decision-making and strives to produce timely climate security assessments.
August 27, 2018
