Information on
"Middle East"
June 2013
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26 Jun 2013
Afghanistan’s Parties in Transition
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This briefing considers the positioning of different political parties in Afghanistan. More on «Afghanistan’s Parties in Transition»
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25 Jun 2013
Muslim Tribes and the War on Terror
Author: Akbar Ahmed, Tony Giddens
Publisher:
Chatham House
In this transcript, Islamic studies expert Akbar Ahmed presents his views regarding the role of Muslim tribal societies in the War on Terror. More on «Muslim Tribes and the War on Terror»
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18 Jun 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper examines the UAE's domestic and foreign policy development of expanded social and economic freedom, which, however, have not translated into significant political change. More on «The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for US Policy»
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17 Jun 2013
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper examines US pressure and sanctions on Iran in response to the perceived threat the country poses through its nuclear program. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses»
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16 Jun 2013
Hassan Rowhani's Election as President of Iran: Initial Assessments
Author: Ephraim Kam
Publisher:
Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This policy brief considers what Hassan Rowhani’s recent election as the President of Iran (June 2013) might mean for the country's foreign policy. More on «Hassan Rowhani's Election as President of Iran: Initial Assessments»
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14 Jun 2013
Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response
Author: Jeremy M Sharp, Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper discusses the situation of unrest, violence and humanitarian emergency after the rebellion in Syria in 2010. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response»
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14 Jun 2013
Syria’s Chemical Weapons: Issues for Congress
Author: Mary B Nikitin, Andrew Feickert, Paul K Kerr
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper assesses the use, change of hands and possible loss of control of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict in 2012. More on «Syria’s Chemical Weapons: Issues for Congress»
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13 Jun 2013
Iran Sanctions
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper analyzes the effectiveness of US and international sanctions against Iran. More on «Iran Sanctions»
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13 Jun 2013
All the Supreme Leader’s Men: Presidential Elections in Iran in 2013
Author: Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin discusses the presidential elections in Iran in June 2013. More on «All the Supreme Leader’s Men: Presidential Elections in Iran in 2013»
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12 Jun 2013
Israel: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes US policy towards Israel, in light of the new Israeli government formed by Prime Minister Netanyahu in March 2013. More on «Israel: Background and US Relations»
