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Content covering countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Yemen, and more.

Past Events

Roundtable with Hina Khar on Pakistan’s Growing Influence

PAST EVENT

Hina Khar and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the driving forces behind Pakistan's recent diplomatic initiatives and their potential implications for Pakistan, the Iran War, and the future of the Middle East.

Oct 5

Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar delivers a speech at an international conference on July 8, 2012.

Itsuo Inouye / AP Pool

Strait Talk: Lessons from Hormuz with Samir Saran

PAST EVENT

Observer Research Foundation President Samir Saran joins the Council for a private roundtable discussion on the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Jul 8

Samir Saran speaks to group of people around a table.

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary

October 27, 2026

Can a New Congress Compel Trump to End the Iran War?

Analysis

by Paul Poast

While the US midterm elections may spark congressional action on tariffs, Washington is backed into a corner in the Middle East.

Fallen autumn leaves are seen on the lawn in front of the US Capitol

Mariam Zuhaib / A{

US Foreign Policy

October 8, 2026

What's at Stake in Israel's First Election Since October 7?

Podcast

Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Israel is preparing for its first national election since the October 7 attacks. RAND's Shira Efron explains what's at stake and how the outcome could change Israel's approach to Gaza and the West Bank.