Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on how political settlements have played out in Iraq, Lebanon, and Libya, and the potential way forward. We will be joined by Chatham House experts, Renad Mansour and Farea Al-Muslimi, and the discussion will be moderated by Natasha Hall.
Event by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , Dr. Renad Mansour , and Farea Al-Muslimi — October 18, 2023
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a call-in press briefing on Friday, October 13, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to present expert insights on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas War.
Event by Jon B. Alterman , Seth G. Jones , Norman T. Roule , Daniel Byman , and Emily Harding — October 13, 2023
CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the brutal aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel and its implications in the short and medium term.
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman — October 13, 2023
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Jon Alterman looks beyond the immediate dynamics of the Israel-Hamas war to break down the long-term implications of the war. The war will destroy Hamas’s organizational capacity, raising questions about who will control Gaza and what will happen to Gazans if Hamas falls.
Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — October 12, 2023
CSIS Middle East Program director Jon B. Alterman answers critical questions about the recent attacks by Hamas, Israel’s military response, and the prospects for escalation.
Critical Questions by Jon B. Alterman — October 11, 2023
Please join the Middle East Program for a conversation with Dr. Ellen Lust about her new book, Everyday Choices, and the local ties that influence development outcomes.
Event by Jon B. Alterman and Ellen Lust — October 10, 2023
Babel: Translating the Middle East
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman breaks down Egypt's economic crisis with Khalid Ikram, a veteran economist and consultant for over a dozen major international development organizations. They talk about the Egyptian military’s role in the economy and how Egyptian policymakers can alleviate the current crisis.
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Will Todman , and Leah Hickert — October 3, 2023
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Jon Alterman argues that the Biden administration came into office with a pledge of normalcy, but its emphasis on Israel-Saudi ties is markedly different from its predecessors. Even so, the administration is determined not to let the Middle East become a distraction.
Commentary by Jon B. Alterman — September 22, 2023
Babel: Translating the Middle East
Jon Alterman speaks with Tarek Megerisi about Libya’s crises, including its ongoing armed conflict and the recent flooding.
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Will Todman , and Leah Hickert — September 20, 2023
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CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the deal the U.S. made to retrieve 5 American prisoners from Iran, plus approaches the U.S. may take to deal with Tehran going forward.
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman — September 20, 2023
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