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Israel

Israel and Hezbollah: Deterrence and the Threat of Miscalculation

Neither Israel nor Hezbollah may want to return to war, but the risk of conflict is real—especially in Syria. The Trump administration can take action to prevent unintended escalation.

Contingency Planning Memorandum by Daniel C. Kurtzer September 11, 2017 Center for Preventive Action
Egypt

Weekend Reading: Sinai Tourism, Lebanon's Refugees, and Middle Eastern Street Art

Reading selections for the weekend of August 25, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook August 25, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Israel

The Next Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 30, 2017 Pressure Points
Egypt

Weekend Reading: Hebrew in Egypt, Israeli Nukes, and Jewish Beirut

Reading selection for the weekend of June 30, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook June 30, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Algeria

Weekend Reading: Iraq’s Marshes, Lebanon’s Elites, and Algeria’s Islamists

Reading selections for the weekend of May 5, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook May 5, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Iraq

Weekend Reading: Iraq’s Jews, Polarization in Lebanon, and Jihadis From Fayoum

Reading selections for the weekend of March 31, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook April 1, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates

Religion

Weekend Reading: Islam and Liberalism, Lebanon’s Christians, and Turkey’s Dwindling Syria Options

Reading selections for the weekend of March 3, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook March 3, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Lebanon

The Problem of the Lebanese Army

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams February 23, 2017 Pressure Points
Egypt

Weekend Reading: Egypt’s Repression, Tripoli’s Tribulations, and the Golan’s Circassians

Reading selections for the weekend of February 10, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook February 10, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Turkey

Weekend Reading: Turkey’s Constitution, Wine in Lebanon, and Iraq’s Provinces

Reading selections for the weekend of January 13, 2017.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook January 13, 2017 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Israel

What Happens When UN Security Council Resolutions are Ignored?

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams January 5, 2017 Pressure Points
Middle East and North Africa

Weekend Reading: Liberal Arts in the Middle East, Morocco’s Durability, and Lebanon’s New President

Reading selections for the weekend of November 4, 2016.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook November 4, 2016 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Yemen

Weekend Reading: Yemen’s Moualleds, Lebanon’s Presidency, and Iraq’s Book Market

Reading selections for the weekend of October 28, 2016.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook October 28, 2016 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Islamic State

Weekend Reading: Inside the Islamic State, the Decline of Lebanon, and Sectarianism in Syria Again

Reading selections for the weekend of September 2, 2016.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook September 2, 2016 From the Potomac to the Euphrates
Lebanon

Weekend Reading: Beirut’s Elections, Armenian Artisans, and Egyptian Buildings

Reading selections for the weekend of May 6, 2016.

Blog Post by Steven A. Cook May 6, 2016 From the Potomac to the Euphrates

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