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April 20, 2023
Iran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Conceived as the principal defenders of the 1979 revolution, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has evolved into an institution with vast political, economic, and military power.
April 7, 2006
Iran
Iran’s Multifaceted Foreign Policy
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Iranian foreign policy is not the province of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but rather of a complex set of groups mostly run by clerics. This results in a foreign po…
August 17, 2021
Palestinian Territories
What Is Hamas?
The Palestinian armed group has struggled to govern Gaza. Yet, it remains committed to resisting Israel and shows little desire to reconcile with Palestinian leadership in the West Bank.
January 26, 2006
Elections and Voting
Implications of the Palestinian Elections
This publication is now archived. IntroductionHamas’ surprise victory over Fatah in January 25 legislative elections raises many questions for the future of the Middle East. Experts are still trying …
December 6, 2017
Israel
What’s At Stake With the U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem
President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy there could set back the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
June 17, 2009
Iran
Presidential Power in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader remains the regime’s ultimate authority but controversy surrounding the country’s June 12 presidential election has raised new questions about the role and power of the head of …
October 4, 2005
Democracy
Profiles of Palestinian Leaders
CFR.org profiles the most prominent Palestinian leaders.
July 18, 2006
Syria
Syria, Iran, and the Mideast Conflict
The relationship between Syria and Iran is receiving new scrutiny as an Israeli offensive against Lebanon—sparked by an attack on Israeli soldiers by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which is s…
October 4, 2005
Global Governance
Assassination of Moussa Arafat, former Palestinian Security Head
This publication is now archived. What does the murder of Moussa Arafat say about the status of Palestinian security service reform?The predawn September 7 attack that killed the 66-year-old former h…
February 8, 2006
Palestinian Territories
Hamas’ Leaders
As Hamas prepares to take over the government of the Palestinian Authority, CFR.org profiles some of its most prominent leaders.