CSIS Middle East

According to CSIS Non-resident Senior Adviser @vali_nasr, Iran’s internal political issues that came to light during mass protests in January have been superseded by the current war. youtube.com/shorts/S7e5k-A…

In her latest Commentary, Mona Yacoubian highlights three scenarios for the future of the war with Iran. Read below to learn more about the potential trajectory of the war: csis.org/analysis/irans…

"The kingdom now weighs the damage to the Iranian regime against the potential regional volatility and economic damage being wrought, and the absence of a clear endgame," writes Michael Ratney. csis.org/analysis/how-d…

Regional war threatens to spark conflict between Syria and its neighbors and jeopardizes Syria’s efforts to consolidate territorial control and attract the private sector investment needed to rebuild. Read the latest by @WillTodman: csis.org/analysis/war-i…

“China imports over half of its seaborne crude oil from the Middle East—and about 25 percent of that from Iran.” CSIS’s Bonny Lin explores the potential impacts on China as the war continues. Watch the full episode of State of Play here: csis.org/events/russia-…

ICYMI: @CSISMidEast discussed Israel's escalating war in Lebanon, where it may be heading, and what is at stake for Lebanon, Israel, and the wider region Watch here: csis.org/events/israels…

CSIS MEP Senior Adviser and Director @MYacoubian joined @csiserep's The Eurofile podcast to discuss Europe's role in the war with Iran. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/eurof…

War with Iran threatens “each pillar” of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's strategy for political and economic stabilization in Syria. CSIS Senior Fellow @WillTodman breaks down what the current conflict means for Syria. csis.org/analysis/war-i…

What does war with Iran mean for China and Russia in the long term? In this live episode of State of Play, CSIS experts discuss the potential for strategic gains for China and Russia while the United States is occupied in Iran. csis.org/events/russia-…

Who is Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei? Watch below as Vali Nasr provides some insight into Iran’s new Supreme Leader: youtube.com/shorts/NV4fUC8…

Vali Nasr explains why the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not led to the toppling of the Islamic Regime. Watch below to learn more: youtube.com/shorts/S7e5k-A…

HAPPENING NOW: Israel's Escalating War in Lebanon: What's at Stake? Submit your questions here: csis.org/events/israels…

🗣️ STARTING IN ONE HOUR: Israel's Escalating War in Lebanon: What's at Stake? Questions from the audience are welcome. Register to watch below: csis.org/events/israels…

🗣️ TODAY: Join us for a virtual live discussion at 11:15 AM EDT unpacking Israel's escalating war in Lebanon, featuring Mona Yacoubian, Paul Salem, David Schenker, and Randa Slim. Questions from the audience are welcome. Register to watch below: csis.org/events/israels…

TOMORROW: @CSISMidEast director @myacoubian is joined by Dr. Paul Salem, The Honorable David Schenker, and Dr. Randa Slim for a discussion on what's at stake in Israel's escalating war with Lebanon. Watch online: csis.org/events/israels…

"The kingdom now weighs the damage to the Iranian regime against the potential regional volatility and economic damage being wrought, and the absence of a clear endgame," writes Non-resident Senior Adviser Michael Ratney. csis.org/analysis/how-d…

"The greatest threat to Syria’s recovery may lie in the war’s long-term trajectory," writes @CSISMidEast expert @WillTodman. "The conflict increasingly appears headed toward a stalemate." Read the full analysis: csis.org/analysis/war-i…

Iran’s aggressive retaliation against U.S. and Israeli strikes highlights Tehran’s war strategy: eschewing calibrated retaliation for unbridled escalation. In a new Commentary, @myacoubian analyzes this escalation strategy. Read below: csis.org/analysis/irans…

🗣️ NEW EVENT: 🚨 Join us TOMORROW for a virtual live discussion unpacking Israel's escalating conflict in Lebanon, featuring Mona Yacoubian, Paul Salem, David Schenker, and Randa Slim. Questions from the audience are welcome. Register to watch below: csis.org/events/israels…

In the newest episode of The Eurofile, @csiserep and @CSISMidEast discuss the internal power struggle between the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU member states over who should speak for Europe on foreign policy. Listen: csis.org/podcasts/eurof…