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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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Update: Ukraine and Israel

CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss the latest in Ukraine’s war with Russia and Israel’s war with Hamas.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Eliot A. Cohen — September 12, 2024

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Jon B. Alterman

Jon B. Alterman

Senior Vice President, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and Director, Middle East Program
Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
Will Todman

Will Todman

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Daniel Byman

Daniel Byman

Senior Fellow, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

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Gaza: The Impacts of Famine Will Last Generations

The consequences of famine and war are not resolved when the fighting stops. CSIS experts Zane Swanson and Caitlin Welsh discuss how Gazans will likely carry the physical, mental, and social impacts of hunger and conflict throughout their lives and across generations.

Critical Questions by Zane Swanson and Caitlin Welsh — June 20, 2024

Innovation Lightbulb: Private Investment in Quantum Technology

QIST is moving from theory to practical applications with potential across sectors, yet industry growth remains limited. Sustained funding, including through reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act and fully funding the CHIPS Act, is crucial for U.S. leadership in this field.

Newsletter by Hideki Tomoshige — June 14, 2024

Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI

This analysis delves into the intersection of technology and gender, emphasizing the urgent necessity for legislative action to protect women from digital exploitation. The piece calls for comprehensive measures to address these emerging threats in the digital age.

Commentary by Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen — June 3, 2024

Where Does The U.S. Go From Here—Gaza: The Human Toll

CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison, Michelle Strucke, and Jon B. Alterman discuss Gaza's humanitarian crisis with Ambassador David Satterfield, Senior Advisor on the Middle East, U.S. Department of State, and Nick Schifrin, Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent, PBS NewsHour.

Transcript — May 23, 2024

NATO and Its South: Redefining the Terms

NATO has a rocky history in its engagement with its southern neighborhoods. A new report by experts explores how to chart a new course ahead of the Washington summit in July. We unpack its findings and assess the relevance of its recommendations.

Critical Questions by Mathieu Droin, Carlota G. Encina, Cameron Hudson, and Selin Uysal — May 17, 2024

Operations in the Red Sea: Lessons for Surface Warfare

The CSIS International Security Program hosted RADM Fred Pyle, Director, Surface Warfare Division, N96, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, for a conversation on operations in the Red and Mediterranean Seas.

Transcript — May 14, 2024