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April 25, 2007

Sanctions
Bolurfrushan: Bank Pressures Hit Iranian Business Harder than Sanctions

Abbas Bolurfrushan, the former president of the Iranian Business Council in Dubai, discusses the Iranian economy and the effects of sanctions on Iranian businesses.

Interview by Abbas Bolurfrushan and Lee Hudson Teslik

June 24, 2024

Nigeria
Who Needs an Emir?

The ongoing Emirship tussle in Nigeria begs broader questions about the place of traditional rulership in Africa’s emerging democracies.

Emir of Kano, Muhammad Lamido Sanusi II, rides on a dressed horse wearing a traditional white outfit.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

October 1, 2024

Israel
One Year Later: U.S. Policy Options in the Israel-Hamas War

As the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches, panelists discuss U.S. policy options regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the administration’s proposed peace deal and the …

Play An Israeli Merkava battle tank is pictured surrounded by smoke while an IDF Israeli soldier stands atop the tank, as units regroup near the border of Gaza in Palestine.
Virtual Event by Elliott Abrams, Aaron David Miller, Mara E. Rudman, Dana L. Stroul, and Ethan Bronner Middle East Program

November 28, 2023

Middle East Program
Virtual Media Briefing: Gaza the Day After

Panelists discuss the possibilities for governance in Gaza, including the potential role of regional powers and the West. FROMAN: Well, thanks very much, Emily. And thanks, everybody, for joining …

Play View of destroyed buildings in Gaza
Virtual Event by Steven A. Cook, Amaney Jamal, Dennis B. Ross, and Michael Froman Media Briefings

October 2, 2024

Israel
Virtual Media Briefing: Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East a Year After the Hamas Attack

CFR experts discuss developments in the Middle East a year after the October 7 attacks in Israel. LABOTT: Thank you very much. And thank you to everyone for joining this media briefing. I’m Elise …

Play Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon's Hezbollah, in Sanaa, Yemen
Virtual Event by Elliott Abrams, Steven A. Cook, Farah Pandith, Ray Takeyh, and Elise Labott Middle East Program

February 12, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Hamas War: Regional Escalation and U.S. Strategy

Panelists discuss the regional escalation of the Israel-Hamas war, developments in flashpoints including in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, attacks on U.S. forces and the consequences for U…

Play 3 boats of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Houthi group patrol the Red sea while displaying Yemeni and Palestinian flags.
Virtual Event by Nadwa Al-Dawsari, Jon B. Alterman, Gregory D. Johnsen, and Kimberly Dozier Middle East Program

June 3, 2016

Israel
Too Soon to Rekindle Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process?

Domestic pressures facing Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas mean France’s bid to reboot Israeli-Palestinian negotiations will likely be a nonstarter, says CFR’s Robert Danin. 

Interview by Robert Danin and Zachary Laub

July 17, 2023

Israel
Netanyahu's Invitation to Washington

The delay in inviting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington has been a foolish effort to intervene in Israeli politics while dangers in the Middle East have grown.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points