Chiraz Arbi is a development consultant and political science researcher. She focuses on democratization, human rights, and local governance in the MENA region and has worked for several national and international organizations as well as the U.N. She has conducted research in Tunisia and Morocco on decentralization, focusing on participatory governance. She was the project manager on local governance
November 14, 2023 | Part Of U.S. Senate U.S. Senate 2023-11-15T01:11:53-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNWViXC8wMDJcLzE3MDAwMjk4MTNfMDAyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19A group of Republican senators came to the floor to call for passage of a House-passed bill sending emergency aid to Israel for its fight against Hamas. Democrats objected, citing the need to approve an aid package that includes assistance for both Israel and Ukraine.
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong (CNN) — Xi Jinping arrived in San Fransisco on Tuesday for a highly anticipated summit with US President Joe Biden — where the Chinese leader will likely
13 hours ago Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report.Click here to see ISW’s 3D control of terrain topographic map of Ukraine. Use of a computer (not a mobile device) is strongly recommended for using this
The SDF’s current role in Deir ez-Zor and the local grievances surrounding it requires an understanding of the origin of its entry into the region, along with the underlying tension between U.S., Iranian, and Syrian regime interests there. The Arab province of Deir ez-Zor is currently divided between the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who
November 14, 2023 | Part Of Inspector General Testifies on Policy Post-Afghanistan Withdrawal 2023-11-14T20:15:47-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNmJhXC8wMDJcLzE3MDAwMTIyNTdfMDAyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction (SIGAR), gave his opening statement at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the state of and conditions in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. John Sopko, special inspector general
Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ESTThe Iran Update provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities abroad that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. It also covers events and trends that affect the stability and decision-making of the Iranian regime. The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for
Caitlin Welsh: Good morning, everyone. In partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N., I’m pleased to extend a warm welcome to CSIS for today’s event on the United States’ role addressing global food insecurity, highlighting key findings of the 2023 State of Food Security and Nutrition, or SOFI, report. This marks the
Tunisia’s upcoming local elections, the first to be held under the country’s new constitution, are set to take place on Dec. 24, 2023. The announcement of the date, made by President Kais Saied during a cabinet meeting in late September — and overriding an earlier announcement by Tunisia’s Independent High Electoral Commission — came roughly
The Middle East Institute hosted an on-the-record press briefing to discuss Israel’s military strategy in Gaza, including the IDF’s successes and challenges in northern Gaza, the ramifications of a ceasefire versus a pause in fighting, and the growing humanitarian crisis. Recorded Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Speakers Lt. Gen. Michael K. NagataDistinguished Senior Fellow on National