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On behalf of my ⁦Washington Institute⁩ colleagues, I’m delighted to welcome back ⁦⁦Ambassador Michael Herzog⁩ as our inaugural Tisch Distinguished Fellow. With extraordinary experience as diplomat, strategist, negotiator & soldier, Mike’s insights are invaluable. info.washingtoninstitute.org/acton/rif/1996…

With the stunning announcement by President Donald J. Trump of an #Israel-#Iran ceasefire, this much-less-important story will get buried but it deserves a mention. Today, @npr did something quite unusual – it aired the same interview during both Morning Edition and All Things Considered. It must have been

What was - and wasn’t - accomplished in U.S./#Israel strikes on #Iran’s nuclear program? For a serious, sober assessment - shorn of politics - see this analysis by my ⁦Washington Institute⁩ colleague & former deputy U.S. Iran envoy ⁦Richard Nephew⁩ foreignaffairs.com/iran/did-attac…

Where is US policy heading after the #Israel-#Iran ceasefire? Where should it go? Looking forward to joining this terrific panel Monday, 1 pm ET. Richard Nephew Mona Yacoubian Dana Stroul Washington Institute

Attention, aspiring diplomats, analysts and USG policymakers: If you are looking for a #MiddleEast-related graduate program that celebrates viewpoint diversity and is laser-focused on policy-relevance, check out the new, fully accredited Washington Institute/Pepperdine School Public Policy master's in

RIP: On behalf of the fellows & staff of ⁦Washington Institute⁩, we send our deepest condolences to the family of Brig Gen #ChandlerAtwood, former ⁦⁦U.S. Air Force⁩ fellow at the Institute, outstanding colleague and pillar of ⁦⁦U.S. Space Command⁩ facebook.com/share/p/16a3RM…

When is the prospect of a #Gaza 60-day ceasefire actually disappointing news? When the Administration didn’t use this unique moment of post-#Iran success to finally end the war on the right terms, incl. release of all hostages, exile of #Hamas leaders, phased Israel Defense Forces withdrawal to

With all eyes on #Iran and #Gaza, let's not miss the opportunity to make real progress on #Sudan, where important US interests are at stake. For smart advice on how to make that happen, see this insightful essay by my Washington Institute colleague Areig Elhag - أريج الحاج.

Thank you, Commentary Magazine, for spreading the news about our new Pepperdine School Public Policy / Washington Institute master’s program in #MiddleEast policy studies - where competing views are encouraged and training to address practical policy challenges is our main focus.

Buried in today's news, 21 months after #Hamas launched this war ... as though it was a regular, ho-hum occurrence: "Two rockets were launched from the northern #Gaza Strip, triggering sirens in the city of Sderot and the nearby town of Ibim." timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed… via

How should President Donald J. Trump use his Monday meeting w/ #Israeli PM ⁦Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו⁩ to define a #MiddleEast agenda that translates military achievements to political wins? Here are suggestions from my ⁦Washington Institute⁩ colleague ⁦Dana Stroul⁩ & yours truly. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Thank you for reminding believers that Ashura is the commemoration of the liberation of Israelites from slavery in #Egypt, beginning their journey to the land of #Israel.

ICYMI, here's advice from my Washington Institute colleague Dana Stroul and yours truly on what should be on President Donald J. Trump' agenda for this evening's get-together with #Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

An olive branch to #Hezbollah? At 30:58 in this video, Ambassador Tom Barrack #TomBarrack tells a #Beirut press conference that #Hezbollah - the A-team of terrorism, responsible for the murder of hundreds of Americans - is "a political party; it also has a militant aspect to it. Hezbollah

Attention, prospective students in our new, in-DC, fully accredited Pepperdine School Public Policy / Washington Institute master's program in #MiddleEast policy studies: with applications pouring in, we have set JULY 25 as our filing deadline. With an unparalleled faculty, full-tuition scholarships,

Thank you, Jewish Insider, for highlighting our new Pepperdine School Public Policy / Washington Institute master's program in #MiddleEast policy studies. With all the problems plaguing "elite" universities, it feels great to work with Pete Peterson to offer students an alternative committed to open debate and

Such fond memories sharing an office with you from those early, pioneering days... Washington Institute

What are the risks and opportunities for peace/security in the #MiddleEast in the wake of the #Israel-#Iran war? Here are my views in this extended قناة الحرة interview: youtu.be/1gdZHRKSFU8?si… For Arabic readers, here's the text in translation: alhurra.com/1873

If you care about the future of America’s role in the #MiddleEast, we need to give today’s students alternatives to the failed programs of our “elite” universities. Thank you to Tikvah & Mosaic for giving me a platform to explain how Washington Institute and Pepperdine School Public Policy are

Just 2 weeks left to apply - act now! The application window for our new Pepperdine School Public Policy / Washington Institute master’s program in #MiddleEast policy studies closes on July 25. With rolling admissions and full-tuition scholarships, slots are filling up fast. Don’t wait - apply now!