Egypt, Israel, and the Levant
Political, economic, and security trends in Egypt, Israel and Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan
Syria’s decade-long conflict continues to destabilize the Levant. Syria remains an arena for proxy wars by external forces, millions of Syrians experience protracted displacement in the region, and compounding crises in Syria and Lebanon indicate prolonged economic hardship. Meanwhile, Israel’s new relationships with Arab states are creating new opportunities, while it seeks to manage enduring threats from Iran and its proxies in the Levant. The Middle East Program analyzes the evolving political, geopolitical, and humanitarian dynamics in the Levant and Egypt, providing analysis and recommendations for U.S. policy.
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Rescuing Aid in Syria
Report by Natasha Hall — February 14, 2022

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Natasha Hall in The New York Times: There's Still a Chance to Get Syria Right
Commentary by Natasha Hall — April 2, 2025
Featured Podcast

Nicolas Pelham: Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syria’s Future
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Ninar Fawal, and Natasha Hall — March 20, 2025
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Natasha Hall in The New York Times: There's Still a Chance to Get Syria Right
Commentary by Natasha Hall — April 2, 2025
The Gaza War Resumes
Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — March 18, 2025
Iranian Networks in the Middle East
Event — March 6, 2025
Iranian Networks in the Middle East
Transcript — March 6, 2025
Israel and Hamas Reach a Ceasefire
Critical Questions by Jon B. Alterman — January 21, 2025
Israel and Hamas Reach a Ceasefire
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman — January 21, 2025

Don’t Rush Syrian Refugees’ Return
Commentary by Will Todman — December 11, 2024
Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness
Critical Questions by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024
Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness
Podcast Episode by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024

What Does Yahya Sinwar’s Death Mean?
Critical Questions by Jon B. Alterman — October 17, 2024