Books and Reports
Dr. Alterman’s work tackles broader themes than just what goes on within the Middle East. Featured here are major, produced written products that look at big picture trends, touching on U.S. engagement with China and Europe, as well as Russia’s role as a spoiler.
Featured Work

Ironclad: Forging a New Future for America’s Alliances
Book by Michael J. Green, Jon B. Alterman, Franklin Miller, Heather A. Conley, Sue Mi Terry, Amy Searight, and Patrick Gerard Buchan — October 18, 2019
Chinese and Russian Influence in the Middle East
Congressional Testimony by Jon B. Alterman — May 9, 2019

Syria, Turkey, and the Eastern Mediterranean
Brief by Jon B. Alterman and Heather A. Conley — April 19, 2018

Restoring the Eastern Mediterranean as a U.S. Strategic Anchor
Report by Jon B. Alterman, Donatienne Ruy, Heather A. Conley, and Haim Malka — May 22, 2018

The Other Side of the World: China, the United States, and the Struggle for Middle East Security
Report by Jon B. Alterman — March 14, 2017

The Vital Triangle
Book by Jon B. Alterman and John W. Garver — May 20, 2008