For the better part of a decade, Turkey and the United States have been locked in what might be considered an unhappy marriage, marked by bitter misunderstandings and growing distrust. Some optimists had hoped that something of a reset might be possible. They had reasons to hope, but their analysis was likely too rosy from
October 24, 2023 2023-10-24T20:17:00-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYTQ3XC8wMTNcLzE2OTgxNjg3MDlfMDEzLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a briefing amid ongoing efforts to elect a speaker of the U.S. House and unrest in the Middle East. Karine Jean-Pierre clarified the administration’s stance on antisemitism and answered reporters' questions, along with John Kirby, on
Greater attention and research must be paid to women in rural areas who continue to confront meaningful challenges with issues such as poverty, education, healthcare, and employment. We cannot talk about women who live in the rural world without considering the colonial history, the policies put in place by postcolonial states, and the consequences of structural
The global nuclear order has increasingly been characterized by volatility and uncertainty. The progressive erosion of regimes, treaties, and confidence-building measures has been exacerbated by challenges associated with force modernization, regional proliferation, and contested interpretations of the rules governing nuclear safety. Within this unstable environment, Russia and Iran have emerged as two major focal points
Since Hamas carried out its deadly terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, there has been intense scrutiny of the Palestinian militant group’s use of North Korean military technology. On October 16, Israeli Ambassador to South Korea Akiva Tor expressed concern that Hamas had used North Korean weapons against Israel and vowed to destroy North Korean weapons
Speakers Dalia Hatuqa Multimedia journalist specializing in Israeli/Palestinian affairs and regional Middle East issues Rami G. Khouri Co-director of Global Engagement; Adjunct Professor of Journalism; and Senior Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut Daniel Levy President, US/Middle East Project Mairav Zonszein Senior Analyst on Israel-Palestine International Crisis Group Moderator Yousef Munayyer Head of Palestine/Israel
On October 7, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing 1,300 civilians and taking 150 hostages. In response, Israel has sustained an unprecedently brutal assault on the Gaza Strip that has so far killed over 5,000 Palestinians, including more than 2,000 children, displaced half of Gaza’s population, and destroyed much of the
On October 7, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing 1,300 civilians and taking 150 hostages. In response, Israel has sustained an unprecedently brutal assault on the Gaza Strip that has so far killed over 5,000 Palestinians, including more than 2,000 children, displaced half of Gaza’s population, and destroyed much of the
La crisi in Medio Oriente sembra essersi assestata in una condizione di “stallo movimentato”. Se da una parte, infatti, non ha ancora preso il via l’annunciata operazione di terra israeliana a Gaza, in risposta all’offensiva lanciata da Hamas il 7 ottobre scorso, si registrano dinamiche rilevanti sul fronte diplomatico e umanitario. Nella serata di lunedì
Iran has been on the receiving end of Afghan refugees for decades, since the war against Soviet occupiers in Afghanistan in the 1980s. In recent years, however, Iranian sentiment toward Afghans has become increasingly negative as more have fled their homeland following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, and Iranians contend with a deteriorating