Middle East
The Middle East Program heads CSIS’s work on the region, which analyzes a wide range of political, security, and socioeconomic issues related to the Middle East and North Africa, with special attention to the ways that changes in the Middle East and North Africa have effects beyond the region.

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Why Hamas Attacked When It Did
The October 7 Hamas attacks proved devastating for both Israel and ordinary Palestinians. Why did Hamas decide to attack Israel when it did?
Commentary by Daniel Byman and Mackenzie Holtz — December 6, 2023

Analysis: The Ripple Effect of Water Insecurity
Podcast Episode by Natasha Hall and Leah Hickert — December 5, 2023

Gaza: The Human Toll—Episode 2
Transcript — December 4, 2023

Rula Hardal: Life as a Palestinian Citizen of Israel
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman Will Todman and Leah Hickert — November 28, 2023
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Gaza: The Human Toll—Episode 3

Gaza: The Human Toll— Episode 2

Gaza: The Human Toll

Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists

Navigating the Global Energy Transition: A Conversation with Kuwait Petroleum CEO Sh. Nawaf Al-Sabah

The Way Forward: A Conversation with H.E. Ayman Safadi, Foreign Minister of Jordan

Russia and the Global South with Hanna Notte

Stability vs. Accountability: The Cost of Political Settlements in the MENA Region
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Egypt and the War in Gaza: A Conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry
Event — December 7, 2023
Gaza: The Human Toll—Episode 3
Event — December 6, 2023
Why Hamas Attacked When It Did
Commentary by Daniel Byman and Mackenzie Holtz — December 6, 2023
Analysis: The Ripple Effect of Water Insecurity
Podcast Episode by Natasha Hall and Leah Hickert — December 5, 2023

The Barriers to MENA Civil Society’s Influence at COP28
Blog Post by Neeshad Shafi and Will Todman — December 5, 2023
Gaza: The Human Toll—Episode 2
Transcript — December 4, 2023
Gaza: The Human Toll— Episode 2
Event — December 1, 2023
Rula Hardal: Life as a Palestinian Citizen of Israel
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman Will Todman and Leah Hickert — November 28, 2023

Audio Brief: Israel Could Lose
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman — November 21, 2023

The Israel-Hamas Conflict: Implications for Nuclear Security in the Region
Critical Questions by Doreen Horschig — November 21, 2023