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Iran Wants Israel Restrained—And That’s Trump’s Leverage
Iran shoots down a Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz and attacks Kuwait. Meanwhile, Tehran halted negotiations, while President Trump is reportedly concerned that any asset relief could be…
Israel’s Race Against Time: Hezbollah, Iran, and the High-Stakes Negotiations Ahead
Dear MEPIN Readers, As Israel intensifies its campaign against Hezbollah , striking targets in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley while advancing across the Yellow Line, Jerusalem appears to be racing…
Iran Changed the Negotiating Equation — Reverberating from Lebanon to China
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my recent interview with Al Arabiya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we discussed the key developments shaping a Middle East on edge. • Why has Israel intensified…
Everyone’s Talking About the US Strikes in Hormuz — Here’s the Real Issue
Dear MEPIN readers, What are we to make of the President’s MOU calling for a 60-day extension of the cease-fire with Iran, along with the immediate granting of limited asset…
Is there a path forward for Lebanon?
Hezbollah’s entrenched presence – military, political, and social – continues to operate independently of the Lebanese state. Marko Djurica/File Photo/Reuters A path forward in Lebanon exists, but only through realism,…
Does pragmatism mean we must accept Hamas as part of Gaza’s future?
Samer Sinijlawi addresses the Future of Israel conference, Tel Aviv University, June 19, 2024.(photo credit: Giorgia Valente/The Media Line) Despite talk of transition, doubts remain about Hamas’s willingness to truly…
Al Arabiya Interview: Are the Lebanese and Iranian Fronts on the Brink of Escalation?
Dear MEPIN readers, In my interview with Al Arabiya, we discussed the latest developments across Lebanon and Iran, including claims that Israel has killed more than 3,000 civilians, what is…
The Ramifications of Restarting the War Without a Strategic Compass
Dear MEPIN readers, Please watch my comprehensive interview on NTD, where I discuss:
The Middle East Braces for Renewed Conflict: What Comes Next?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will President Donald Trump restart the war, and if so, what are the strategic objectives? Can Americans continue to support a war of attrition without a major…
Tensions Spike: Trump vs. Iran Ahead of Xi Summit
Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump has rejected Iran’s response to his peace offer. With his meeting with Chinese President Xi looming, what’s next? Can the Straits of Hormuz be reopened…