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Past Events

World Review Live: Gaza Chaos, Rubio’s Rise, Iran Deal or Strike

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Carla Anne Robbins, Nahal Toosi, and Karen DeYoung join Ivo Daalder for a special live recording of the farewell episode of the "World Review with Ivo Daalder" podcast.

Marco Rubio listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025.
Mark Schiefelbein / AP

The Middle East in Transition

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Aaron David Miller, David Schenker, Mona Yacoubian, and Ivo Daalder analyze how conflicts and power shifts are reshaping the Middle East and the roles of key regional players.

Ivo Daalder, Mona Yacoubian, David Schenker on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

The Reasons Why Israel Launched Its War on Iran Matter

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Were Israel's strikes on Iran preemptive or preventative? Paul Poast weighs in on why the semantics are significant.

Smoke rises up after an explosion in Tehran, Iran
Vahid Salemi / AP
Defense and Security

Debate over US Role in Israel-Iran Conflict Continues

In the News
ABC 7 Chicago
Cécile Shea

"He wants a deal where he's the hero and I think the Iranians would really benefit by moving in that direction," Cécile Shea says of Trump's next steps.

Cecile Shea joins ABC 7 Chicago via video US Foreign Policy

Research

Americans Grow More Divided on US Support for Israel

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Public Opinion

Just Half of Americans Support Airstrikes Against Houthis

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

To address the Red Sea attacks, Americans would rather use economic sanctions to force the Houthis (and Iran) to concede the waters.

A fighter jet lands on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea
Bernat Armangue / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Lama El Baz 

Research Assistant, Public Opinion and US Foreign Policy
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Saeid Golkar 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Iran Policy
Council expert Saeid Golkar