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The CSIS Middle East Program focuses on the drivers of change in the region and is led by Mona Yacoubian. Follows/RTs ≠ endorsements.

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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 17h
What does the emerging regional order in the Middle East mean for U.S. policy? At the launch of the CSIS Middle East Futures Project, an expert panel examined alternate futures, regional realignments, and the evolving role of the United States. Watch: www.csis.org/events/middl...
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Middle East Futures: U.S. Policy in an Emerging Regional Order | CSIS Events
Join the CSIS Middle East Program for an expert panel examining U.S. policy in an emerging regional order.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 29/09/2026
“Saudi Arabia still sees opportunity, but also graver risks than it may once have recognized,” writes Michael Ratney about the Iran war’s impact on the kingdom. Read the fourth installment of The Middle East Futures Papers here. www.csis.org/analysis/sau...
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Saudi Arabia Faces the Era of Disequilibrium
Saudi Arabia faces a new era of uncertainty. The Iran war has exposed the kingdom to the vulnerabilities of regional conflict, prompting Riyadh to rethink its security partnerships, energy strategy,…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 28/09/2026
HAPPENING NOW: Tune in to this expert panel examining alternate futures, regional realignments, and how U.S. policy could shape—and stand to be impacted by—the emergence of a new regional order. Watch here: www.csis.org/events/middl...
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Middle East Futures: U.S. Policy in an Emerging Regional Order | CSIS Events
Join the CSIS Middle East Program for an expert panel examining U.S. policy in an emerging regional order.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 28/09/2026
TODAY at 11:30 AM EDT: Join us for Middle East Futures: U.S. Policy in an Emerging Regional Order, an expert panel launching the Middle East Futures Project. Featuring Vali Nasr, Michael Ratney, Paul Salem, & Daniel B. Shapiro. Moderated by Mona Yacoubian. Register: www.csis.org/events/middl...
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Middle East Futures: U.S. Policy in an Emerging Regional Order | CSIS Events
Join the CSIS Middle East Program for an expert panel examining U.S. policy in an emerging regional order.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 25/09/2026
Want to stay up to date with our program? Subscribe to our newsletter, Middle East Notes and Comment, for our latest publications, upcoming events, and opportunities to engage with the program. Link here: www.csis.org/programs/mid...
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 24/09/2026
In our latest Charting the Middle East, Mon Yacoubian and Kira Nygren analyze how regional conflicts have led to a rapid increase in fuel prices in Syria, leading to the most widespread protests since the fall of Assad. Read the full analysis here: www.csis.org/analysis/fue...
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 24/09/2026
"The core of any stable Levantine order is successful state building in Syria and Lebanon." @paul_salem writes in the third installment of The Middle East Futures Papers. www.csis.org/analysis/lev...
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Iran and the Emerging Security Order in the Middle East
The war with Iran has reshaped the Middle East, exposing the limits of U.S. power and raising questions about the future of regional security. As the old order unravels, Tehran may emerge with…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 24/09/2026
What comes next for Lebanon’s economy? H.E. Yassine Jaber, Lebanon’s Minister of Finance, joined @CSIS_MEP to discuss the country’s banking and financial reforms, IMF talks, public finances, and economic outlook. Watch the webcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVle...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber
Lebanon stands at a critical juncture in its ongoing economic and financial crisis. Recent passage of the bank restructuring law and efforts to finalize the financial gap law have raised hopes for…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 23/09/2026
Saudi Arabia is under sustained attack by the Houthis. What does Washington’s response—and reluctance to engage directly—mean for the future of the U.S.-Saudi security partnership? Read the commentary by Non-resident Senior Adviser Michael Ratney here: www.csis.org/analysis/uni...
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Is the United States Abandoning Saudi Arabia at Its Moment of Need?
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are putting its “upgraded relationship” with the United States to the test.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 21/09/2026
Join us TODAY at 11 AM for a discussion with Lebanon’s Minister of Finance H.E. Yassine Jaber on the country’s economic outlook, financial reforms, and prospects for recovery. Send us your audience questions below: www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 20/09/2026
TOMORROW AT 11 AM: Join Paul Salem and @myacoubian.bsky.social as they discuss Lebanon's economic outlook and priorities with Minister of Finance H.E. Yassine Jaber. We welcome questions from the audience. Register here: www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 18/09/2026
The Middle East Futures Papers is a Commentary series that analyzes the Middle East’s current period of disequilibrium, explores future scenarios for the region, and identifies potential pathways forward. Check out the series page here: www.csis.org/programs/mid...
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The Middle East Futures Papers | Middle East Program | CSIS
The Middle East Futures Papers explores future scenarios for the Middle East in the shadow of the Iran war.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 18/09/2026
On Sept. 21 at 11 AM, the CSIS Middle East Program will host Lebanon’s Minister of Finance H.E. Yassine Jaber for a discussion on the country’s economic outlook, financial reforms, and prospects for recovery. Audience questions welcome. www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 17/09/2026
Lebanon stands at a critical juncture. What comes next for banking reform, IMF negotiations, and economic recovery? Join Paul Salem and Mona Yacoubian for a conversation with Lebanon’s Minister of Finance H.E. Yassine Jaber on Monday, September 21. www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 17/09/2026
Lebanon stands at a critical juncture. What comes next for banking reform, IMF negotiations, and economic recovery? Join Paul Salem and Mona Yacoubian for a conversation with Lebanon’s Minister of Finance H.E. Yassine Jaber on Monday, September 21. Audience questions welcome.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 17/09/2026
"Iran believes that its hold over the Strait of Hormuz will diminish U.S. appetite for another war with Iran, and that will in turn limit Israel’s military options," writes @valinasr.bsky.social in the second installment of The Middle East Futures Papers. www.csis.org/analysis/ira...
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Iran and the Emerging Security Order in the Middle East
The war with Iran has reshaped the Middle East, exposing the limits of U.S. power and raising questions about the future of regional security. As the old order unravels, Tehran may emerge with…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 17/09/2026
Join CSIS on Sept. 21 at 11 AM for a conversation with Lebanon’s Finance Minister H.E. Yassine Jaber on the country’s economic outlook and priorities, moderated by Paul Salem and with opening remarks by Mona Yacoubian. Register: www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 16/09/2026
"The Middle East is at a 'hinge moment.' It is entering a period of disequilibrium with the old order collapsing and a new one yet to emerge," writes @myacoubian.bsky.social in the first installment of The Middle East Futures Papers. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/mid...
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The Middle East at a “Hinge Moment”
The Middle East has entered a hinge moment—the old order dying, a new one yet to emerge. As the region’s own actors, fortified by newfound agency, compete to shape this unsettled interval, many…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 16/09/2026
🗣️ NEW DATE & TIME: Join CSIS for a conversation with Lebanon’s Finance Minister H.E. Yassine Jaber on Sept. 21 at 11 AM. Moderated by Paul Salem, with opening remarks by Mona Yacoubian. Audience questions welcome! Register: www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 05/09/2026
UPCOMING EVENT: Join the CSIS Middle East Program on Wednesday, September 9 at 9 AM EDT for a discussion on Lebanon's economic outlook with H.E. Yassine Jaber, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lebanon. Register here: www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 05/09/2026
How has the war with Iran impacted food prices, the availability of medication, and Syria's economy and trade? Check out our latest Charting the Middle East to learn more: www.csis.org/programs/mid...
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Charting the Middle East | Middle East Program | CSIS
Charting the Middle East is a biweekly chart series that showcases key trends shaping the Middle East today. This series is also featured in our newsletter, Middle East Notes and Comment.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 04/09/2026
Mona Yacoubian, Senior Adviser and Director of the CSIS Middle East Program, recently spoke to The Hill on the latest round of escalation in the region. Read the full piece here: thehill.com/policy/defen...
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Trump under pressure to contain Iran fighting as midterms near
President Trump is under pressure to avoid an escalatory spiral after launching the largest wave of strikes on Iran in weeks, with the U.S. military strained and the midterm elections rapidly appro…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 03/09/2026
NEW EVENT: Join the CSIS Middle East Program on Wednesday, September 9 at 9 AM EDT for a discussion on Lebanon's economic outlook with H.E. Yassine Jaber, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Lebanon. Register here: www.csis.org/events/conve...
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A Conversation with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Lebanon's Minister of Finance, H.E. Yassine Jaber.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 01/09/2026
Turkey remains Syria's top trading partner, but Asia and the Gulf are rapidly gaining ground. Philip Luck on what Syria's shifting import map reveals about its reintegration into the global economy: www.csis.org/analysis/ope...
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Open for Business
This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights growing trade volumes between Syria and select countries or regions since the fall of Assad and the lifting of sanctions.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 27/08/2026
How is the region's war is reshaping GDP, inflation, food security & remittances, and what it means for Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Gulf diversification efforts? View @myacoubian.bsky.social’s conversation with IMF's Jihad Azour: www.csis.org/events/middl...
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The Middle East’s Economic Outlook: Risks, Resilience, and the Path Ahead | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 26/08/2026
Saudi Arabia tried to stay out of the Iran war. Now Houthi attacks on its ships and infrastructure are pulling it in. Amb. Michael Ratney on how we got here, and the hard choices Riyadh now faces: www.csis.org/analysis/hou...
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The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
The Houthis’ entry into the Iran war is creating a dangerous new front for Saudi Arabia—potentially forcing it into a military escalation that the United States wants to avoid.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 26/08/2026
Syria's imports jumped 81% in 2025, from $4 billion to $7.3 billion, following the fall of Assad and the lifting of U.S. sanctions. Philip Luck on what's driving the surge, and steps forward for Syria's economic reintegration: www.csis.org/analysis/ope...
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Open for Business
This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights growing trade volumes between Syria and select countries or regions since the fall of Assad and the lifting of sanctions.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 25/08/2026
Lebanon and Israel went into Rome with, as Paul Salem puts it, "almost opposite" roadmaps. Read his breakdown of what each side wanted in the negotiations: www.csis.org/analysis/bey...
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Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon
The second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome must build on progress towards Israeli withdrawals and Hezbollah disarmament—and represent a test of whether Lebanon can reclaim sovereignty in its…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 25/08/2026
As the Iran war raises the risk of medicine shortages, Kira Nygren examines the Middle East's push toward pharmaceutical self-sufficiency, and how far the region still has to go. www.csis.org/analysis/loc...
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The Localization Prescription
This installment of Charting the Middle East examines efforts to reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, as the Iran war heightens the risk for certain medicine shortages.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 24/08/2026
Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed joined Paul Salem on Lebanon's strategic outlook, covering diplomacy, governance, and economic recovery. Watch their full discussion: www.csis.org/events/leban...
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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 24/08/2026
Amb. Michael Ratney: Saudi Arabia never wanted this war, and now the Houthis are dragging it further in. A new entanglement in Yemen, he writes, is "the last thing Saudi Arabia needs." www.csis.org/analysis/hou...
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 23/08/2026
The Middle East's reliance on imported pharmaceuticals is what Kira Nygren calls a "strategic vulnerability." Her look at how governments are investing in domestic production, and why self-sufficiency remains out of reach: www.csis.org/analysis/loc...
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The Localization Prescription
This installment of Charting the Middle East examines efforts to reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, as the Iran war heightens the risk for certain medicine shortages.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 23/08/2026
Turkey remains Syria's top trading partner, but Asia and the Gulf are rapidly gaining ground. Philip Luck on what Syria's shifting import map reveals about its reintegration into the global economy: www.csis.org/analysis/ope...
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Open for Business
This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights growing trade volumes between Syria and select countries or regions since the fall of Assad and the lifting of sanctions.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 13/08/2026
As the Iran war raises the risk of medicine shortages, Kira Nygren examines the Middle East's push toward pharmaceutical self-sufficiency, and how far the region still has to go. www.csis.org/analysis/loc...
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The Localization Prescription
This installment of Charting the Middle East examines efforts to reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, as the Iran war heightens the risk for certain medicine shortages.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 13/08/2026
Lebanon and Israel went into Rome with, as Paul Salem puts it, "almost opposite" roadmaps. Read his breakdown of what each side wanted heading into this round of talks: www.csis.org/analysis/bey...
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Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon
The second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome must build on progress towards Israeli withdrawals and Hezbollah disarmament—and represent a test of whether Lebanon can reclaim sovereignty in its…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 12/08/2026
A newly signed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement, followed within a day by a significant new condition. Amb. Michael Ratney examines what this reveals about the reliability of the United States as a strategic partner: www.csis.org/analysis/wil...
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Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?
President Trump's last-minute link between the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement and Israel normalization injects new uncertainty into an already contentious deal.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 12/08/2026
Can Gulf economies keep diversifying while war reshapes the region? Can Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria absorb another shock? Watch CSIS’s @myacoubian.bsky.social in conversation with the IMF’s Jihad Azour to discuss the July 2026 World Economic Outlook: www.csis.org/events/middl...
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 11/08/2026
Governments across the Middle East are pouring resources into domestic pharmaceutical production. Kira Nygren on how, a decade in, most of the region still hasn't achieved self-sufficiency: www.csis.org/analysis/loc...
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The Localization Prescription
This installment of Charting the Middle East examines efforts to reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, as the Iran war heightens the risk for certain medicine shortages.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 11/08/2026
Missed it live? Watch Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed join Paul Salem for a discussion on Lebanon's diplomacy, governance, and economic recovery at a pivotal moment for the country: www.csis.org/events/leban...
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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 10/08/2026
Reports suggest the new U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could open a path to uranium enrichment, raising proliferation concerns in Washington and Israel. Amb. Michael Ratney breaks down what's actually on the table: www.csis.org/analysis/wil...
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Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?
President Trump's last-minute link between the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement and Israel normalization injects new uncertainty into an already contentious deal.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 10/08/2026
Rerouted flights around the Iran war have more than doubled Syria's pre-war monthly revenue from overhead traffic. Dylan Herman looks at this unlikely windfall for a country still rebuilding from civil war: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
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Detour Dividends: How Syrian Airspace Benefits from the Iran War
This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights the unlikely positive implications of flight disruptions for Syria in wake of the Iran war.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 07/08/2026
Lebanon and Israel wrapped talks in Rome this week. Paul Salem on why it was ultimately a test of Lebanon's ability to "reclaim the strategic initiative in its own territory." www.csis.org/analysis/bey...
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 07/08/2026
Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed joined Paul Salem on Lebanon's strategic outlook, covering diplomacy, governance, and economic recovery. Watch their full discussion: www.csis.org/events/leban...
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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 04/08/2026
As the Iran war reshapes regional flight paths, Syria is emerging as an unlikely beneficiary, gaining new traffic and revenue as it looks to reposition itself as a logistics corridor between the Gulf and Europe. Read more from Dylan Herman: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
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Detour Dividends: How Syrian Airspace Benefits from the Iran War
This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights the unlikely positive implications of flight disruptions for Syria in wake of the Iran war.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 03/08/2026
"The Rome talks...represent a test of whether Lebanon can begin reversing more than half a century of state retreat and reclaim the strategic initiative in its own territory," writes Paul Salem ahead of the second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome. www.csis.org/analysis/bey...
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Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon
The second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome must build on progress towards Israeli withdrawals and Hezbollah disarmament—and represent a test of whether Lebanon can reclaim sovereignty in its…
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 03/08/2026
Questions welcome: Join us NOW as Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, Alia Moubayed, and Paul Salem discuss Lebanon's security, diplomatic, and economic path forward: www.csis.org/events/leban...
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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 02/08/2026
A newly signed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement, followed within a day by a significant new condition. Amb. Michael Ratney examines what this reveals about the reliability of the United States as a strategic partner: www.csis.org/analysis/wil...
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Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?
President Trump's last-minute link between the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement and Israel normalization injects new uncertainty into an already contentious deal.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 01/08/2026
Redirected Gulf flights are becoming an unexpected revenue stream for Syria as it rebuilds from civil war. Dylan Herman looks at what this reroute reveals about Syria's reintegration into regional logistics: www.csis.org/analysis/det...
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Detour Dividends: How Syrian Airspace Benefits from the Iran War
This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights the unlikely positive implications of flight disruptions for Syria in wake of the Iran war.
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 31/07/2026
How is the region's war is reshaping GDP, inflation, food security & remittances, and what it means for Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Gulf diversification efforts? View @myacoubian.bsky.social’s conversation with IMF's Jihad Azour: www.csis.org/events/middl...
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The Middle East’s Economic Outlook: Risks, Resilience, and the Path Ahead | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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CSIS Middle East @mideast.csis.org · 31/07/2026
Following the Trump-Aoun meeting and ahead of Aug 4 Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome, join us on Mon, Aug 3 at 9am ET as Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, Alia Moubayed, and Paul Salem discuss Lebanon's security, diplomatic, and economic path forward: www.csis.org/events/leban...
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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery | CSIS Events
Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.
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