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The World Can’t Solve the Israel-Hamas War without Egypt

With an ailing economy and post-Arab Spring political turbulence, Egypt has become increasingly marginalized on the regional and global stage. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, however, underscores that Egypt is a vital regional partner to the United States. 

Commentary by Daniel Byman and Jon B. Alterman — October 25, 2023

Books and Reports

The Unique Promise of Environmental Cooperation in the Gulf

Environmental issues hold unique promise for fostering negotiation and cooperation in the Gulf. A new CSIS brief explores the potential of environmental diplomacy to bring broader geopolitical benefits.

Brief by Will Todman Lubna Yousef and Mennah Abdelwahab — July 11, 2023

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Powering Recovery: Reform, Reconstruction, and Renewables in Conflict-Affected States in the Arab World

Report by Will Todman Jon B. Alterman and Lubna Yousef — March 3, 2023

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Rescuing Aid in Syria

Report by Natasha Hall — February 14, 2022

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Middle East Notes and Comment

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India's Model for the Middle East

As Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the United States approaches, Dr. Jon Alterman analyzes India’s newfound legitimacy from its nonalignment strategy and the lessons that governments in the Middle East can take from the “India model” of multipolar foreign policy.

Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — June 20, 2023