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The Middle East on Edge: What's Next for Iran, Israel, and the Region

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Security and Middle East policy experts discuss the Iran-Israel conflict, the current ceasefire, and the status of Iran's nuclear program.

From left to right: Leslie Vinjamuri, Ali Vaez, Robert Pape, and Rachel Bronson on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

General Mark Milley on Navigating Geopolitical Tensions

PAST EVENT
Global Quantum Forum

General Mark Milley joins the Council to discuss today’s geopolitical tensions, global risks, and shifting centers of power.

A person is talking while sitting in a chair while people look on in the background
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Americans Sound the Alarm over Corruption and Democratic Erosion

BLOG
Running Numbers by Lama El Baz

At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.

A view of the US Capitol
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

The Strategic Costs of the Gaza War

In the News
Substack
Daniel W. Drezner

"With . . . an American public growing more and more hostile to Israel as the war has progressed, Trump has little to lose by bullying Netanyahu—and a fair amount to gain," Dan Drezner argues.

People hold Israeli flags with the Gaza strip in the distance
Ohad Zwigenberg
US Foreign Policy

Research

Critical Minerals, Rare Earth Elements, and the Challenges Ahead for the United States

RESEARCH
Report by Karl Friedhoff

Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.

Ore is hauled from the Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in Utah
Rick Bowmer / AP
US Foreign Policy

Republicans Favor Trump Approach to Israel-Hamas War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, Democrats and Independents say US support for Israel has gone too far.

n Image of the US and Israeli flags is projected on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City
Mahmoud Illean / AP
US Foreign Policy

Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

President Emeritus, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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