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Recent Commentary
China Does Not Have to Be America's Enemy in the Middle East
Apr 19, 2021
Ashley L. Rhoades, Dalia Dassa Kaye
China and Iran made a deal in which China promised to boost its investment in Iranian infrastructure in exchange for a steady supply of oil. This uptick in Chinese influence does not necessarily erode U.S. power in the region. The United States may even find overlapping interests with China since both have a stake in containing conflicts and instability.
The Biden Administration Will Find It Difficult to Contain Israel and Iran's Escalating Tensions
Apr 14, 2021
Dalia Dassa Kaye
Iranian officials are blaming Israel and vowing revenge for a major blackout that damaged centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear research facility. The attack is likely to complicate nuclear diplomacy, further erode trust between Tehran and Washington, and may only incentivize Iran to advance its program. What does this mean for the nascent nuclear talks in Vienna?
Congressional Options to Advance Peace in Yemen
Mar 29, 2021
Daniel Egel, Trevor Johnston
An enduring peace in Yemen will require addressing Yemen's most immediate needs while working to develop its economic, political, and security institutions. U.S. lawmakers have the tools to help shape this effort and could help end the conflict and bring stability to Yemen.