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February 12, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Hamas War: Regional Escalation and U.S. Strategy

Panelists discuss the regional escalation of the Israel-Hamas war, developments in flashpoints including in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, attacks on U.S. forces and the consequences for U…

Play 3 boats of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Houthi group patrol the Red sea while displaying Yemeni and Palestinian flags.
Virtual Event by Nadwa Al-Dawsari, Jon B. Alterman, Gregory D. Johnsen, and Kimberly Dozier

October 31, 2023

Palestinian Territories
What Is Hamas?

The Palestinian militant group has struggled to govern Gaza and remains committed to violently resisting Israel. Its surprise attack against Israel in 2023 threatens a wider conflagration in the Midd…

Gun-toting Hamas militants ride a vehicle amid a massive crowd of the group's supporters
Backgrounder by Kali Robinson

July 26, 2023

Religion
Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Reflecting on Turkey's Elections

Henri J. Barkey, adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at CFR, and Steven A. Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at CFR, discuss the elections in Turkey, …

Play Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Virtual Event by Henri J. Barkey, Steven A. Cook, and Elise Labott Religion and Foreign Policy Webinars

June 7, 2023

Europe and Eurasia
Turkey After the Elections

Panelists discuss the results of Turkey’s May 28 runoff election and what the outcome signals for the future of the country.

Play Erdogan waves in front of Turkish flags
Virtual Event by Henri J. Barkey, Steven A. Cook, Merve Tahiroğlu, and Carla Anne Robbins

May 1, 2023

Middle East and North Africa
Yemen’s Tragedy: War, Stalemate, and Suffering

Yemen’s internal divisions and a Saudi-led military intervention have spawned an intractable political, military, and humanitarian crisis.

Five Houthis ride atop a military vehicle.
Backgrounder by Kali Robinson