Hunting Zarqawi: Defeating Terrorist Groups and the Future of ISIS
On this week’s Middle East Brief, Aaron speaks with Nada Bakos, about her book, The Targeter, and what lessons...
A nation must think before it acts.
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Russia’s Military Coup in Turkey
Turkey’s acquisition of a Russian made S-400 air defense system appears inevitable. To discuss the Russian side of this...
Iran’s Non-State Clients and Regional Strategy
On this week’s Middle East Brief, Aaron speaks with Ariane Tabatabai, an associate political scientist at RAND, to discuss...
Sabotage in Fujairah: Iran and Escalation Dynamics in The Persian Gulf
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated in the Persian Gulf. On this week’s Middle East Brief,...
Haftar’s March on Tripoli
What is happening in Libya? Who are the key actors, which countries back which militias, and how has the...
The Future of Northeastern Syria
What is the future of northeastern Syria? After two days of talks in Erbil, Michael Stephens, a Research Fellow...
Local Elections in Turkey: What Happened and What Comes Next
Turkish voters went to the polls on 31 March, casting votes for local elected leaders. The outcome in Istanbul...
Turkey and the S-400: High Stakes Diplomacy
The United States and Turkey remain at odds over Ankara’s purchase of a Russian S-400 air and missile defense...
Iraq After the Territorial Defeat of the Islamic State
With all eyes on Baghuz and the final battle against Islamic State in Syria, the Middle East Brief podcast...