Category: Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

While wars rage on, women wage peace in the Middle East

International Women’s Day is an annual event on March 8 that recognizes and honors the achievements of women worldwide. It is an occasion to reflect on progress made, acknowledge the challenges that persist, and inspire collective action to create a more equitable world. It is also a call to address systemic barriers, empower women, and

A year ago, Beijing brokered an Iran-Saudi deal. How does détente look today?

Top Iranian and Saudi security officials met in Beijing on March 10, 2023 to begin a new chapter in bilateral affairs following sky-high tensions. The neighbors in the Persian Gulf signed a deal to restore full-fledged diplomatic ties and reactivate a 2001 security cooperation agreement. The absence of any US or European role—combined with Iraqi,

The lost humanity of the crisis in Gaza

Last week, as Israel sought to distribute humanitarian aid in northern Gaza, more than one hundred Gazans were left dead and hundreds more were injured. Palestinians on the ground said Israeli forces engaged in “extensive shooting.” Israel said that there were two different incidents and that its fire caused fewer than ten casualties. The competing

I’m a Yemeni minister and I believe the Houthi designation is not enough

In January 2021, the Donald Trump administration designated the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization. The decision was a painful blow to the Houthis and has undermined their capabilities and limited their terrorist activities. However, the act sparked a wave of criticism concerning possible repercussions for international de-escalation efforts, the future of the political process

Sales quoted in Daily Caller on US responses to Houthi rebels and Iran

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Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss US support for Israel

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Sales joins Sky News to discuss Iran backing of Houthis in Red Sea attacks

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