Middle East
The Middle East Program heads CSIS’s work on the region within the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department, which analyzes a wide range of political, security, and socioeconomic issues related to the Middle East and North Africa.
Analysis: The Regional Fallout of Syria's Unrest
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman and Asher Grant-Sasson — December 3, 2024
Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness
Podcast Episode by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024
Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness
Critical Questions by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024
All About the Missiles
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — December 2, 2024
Recent Events
The End of UNRWA? Then What?—Gaza: The Human Toll
Civil Society and Environmental Politics in the Middle East and North Africa
China in the Middle East
Implications of the Blinken/Austin Letter and Sinwar’s Passing—Gaza: The Human Toll
The Future of Critical Minerals and National Security: 2024 CSIS-West Point Conference
An Update, As Year Two Unfolds—Gaza: The Human Toll
A Region Aflame - October 7 A Year Later
At The One-Year Mark—Gaza: The Human Toll
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Global Conflicts to Watch in 2025: Escalating Humanitarian Needs
Event — December 13, 2024
Analysis: The Regional Fallout of Syria's Unrest
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman and Asher Grant-Sasson — December 3, 2024
All About the Missiles
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — December 2, 2024
Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness
Podcast Episode by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024
Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness
Critical Questions by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024
Arwa Damon: Gaza's Wounds
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Natasha Hall, and Martin Pimentel — November 26, 2024
Arwa Damon: Gaza’s Wounds
Transcript — November 26, 2024
Reviving Chemical Weapons Accountability in a Multipolar World
Commentary by Natasha Hall and Doreen Horschig — November 21, 2024
The End of UNRWA? Then What?—Gaza: The Human Toll
Event — November 19, 2024
Analysis: Saudi Arabia's Economic Plans Stumble
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman and Asher Grant-Sasson — November 19, 2024