Middle East Program

Providing fresh analysis of the drivers of change in the Middle East

The CSIS Middle East Program provides fresh analysis of the drivers of change in the Middle East to decision makers and thought leaders in the United States and abroad.

The Middle East Program is a source for new ideas that go beyond the conventional wisdom, disseminated through written scholarship, events, and commentary in leading news outlets.

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Dr. Alterman serves as the director of the Middle East Program, a position he has held since 2002. Under his leadership, the Middle East Program has launched a biweekly podcast and numerous miniseries, convened events with many of the top thinkers in the field, and conducted innovative research on the Middle East including work on the Chinese influence, sustainability, and cultural shifts in the region.

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Israel Could Lose

In a new commentary, Jon Alterman explains that while Israel has the most formidable fighting force in the region, it needs to prioritize winning back global support, invigorating the Palestinian Authority, and splitting Hamas off from the population.

Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — November 7, 2023

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Arabian Peninsula and Iraq

Gulf Events

Convening policymakers and thought leaders to examine strategic trends in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran and identify opportunities for constructive U.S. engagement

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Saudi Arabia in Transition

Exploring the dynamics of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote a more meritocratic system in a society historically tied to primordial obligations.

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Leah Hickert

Program Manager and Research Associate, Middle East Program

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