Center for International Policy

The old DC consensus is done & neither “America First” unilateralism nor nostalgia for liberal internationalism offer a viable path forward, argue @NancyGEO & @MattDuss in @ForeignAffairs. Read their vision for a bold rethinking of US foreign policy↘️ foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

The Abraham Accords were sold as a pathway to regional peace and stability. Instead they’ve fueled a new era of conflict. New piece in @ForeignPolicy foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/07/tru…

I've written for @ArabCenterDC on the Iranian opposition & why protests have failed to produce fundamental political change. A core problem is the absence of cohesive opposition leadership capable of turning mobilization into a broad national movement. 🧵 arabcenterdc.org/resource/why-p…

I told Aljazeera that Iran is the underdog in a war launched by two nuclear powers with overwhelming military superiority. But Tehran is fighting an asymmetric conflict with long-term strategy, escalating horizontally across multiple fronts including the Strait of Hormuz. #Iran

Listen here: backgroundbriefing.org/2026/05/07/bac…

President & CEO @NancyGEO joined @ianmastersmedia to discuss Saudi pressuring Trump to make a deal with Iran.

Read the full piece: internationalpolicy.org/publications/k…

We are two months into Trump's war on Iran, in a ceasefire that threatens to break at any moment and with resolution or even deescalation unlikely. @sanambna of @whatthewomensay takes stock of the present pause.

More details: planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/641967

The End of Managed Conflict: WHO Still Controls Escalation? Join CIP President @NancyGEO for a talk on the Iran war and U.S. Foreign Policy @NorthwesternU She will discuss the Iran war and what regional escalation exposes about U.S. assumptions on deterrence, control, and the limits of power. 📍University Hall, 201 ⏱️May 18 at 12:30 PM

Watch the full webinar here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kuqlq…

What is the U.S.’s ability to sustain a blockade on Iranian ships? @AndrwPMiller: “The blockade can be sustained indefinitely – the question is the opportunity cost.”

Told @MiddleEastEye that millions of Iranians in Iran have deep political, economic, and social grievances against the government, but they don’t support outside powers launching a war that’s killed thousands of civilians and destroyed Iran’s infrastructure. youtube.com/shorts/w510k8I…

WATCH: @NegarMortazavi, @AbuJamajem & @AndrwPMiller discuss the US-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon – and what to expect from negotiations going forward. ⬇️ youtu.be/1KuqlqeZZkc?si…

Israeli settler terrorists attacked a school, murdering a child. Arming and giving settlers military backing is official Israeli policy, as its ministers incite deadly violence against Palestinians. It’s ethnic cleansing and US taxpayers are enabling it. reuters.com/world/middle-e…

STARTING SOON 🚨: Ending the US-Israeli War on Iran and Lebanon Webinar Register: internationalpolicy.org/event/ending-t…

TODAY🚨: Ending the US-Israeli War on Iran and Lebanon Webinar Join CIP, @WinWithoutWar, and regional experts to discuss the US-Iran ceasefire and explore other aspects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Register now: internationalpolicy.org/event/ending-t…

Does Israel have too much influence over US foreign and military policy? Palestinian journalist @rulajebreal thinks so and explains why on The Fenton Forecast podcast fentonforecast.com on Spotify Apple YouTube Substack

Spoke to Australian radio @abcnews about US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan, ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, and President Trump threatening to renew bombing Iran. abc.net.au/listen/program…

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TOMORROW: Ending the US-Israeli War on Iran and Lebanon 🌐 Join @NegarMortazavi, @AndrwPMiller, and @AbuJamajem for a timely discussion on the expiring US-Iran ceasefire, the state of negotiations, and the broader crisis unfolding across the Middle East. Moderated by CIP's President & CEO @NancyGEO