Middle East Forum

Non-Muslim Lawyer Launches Major Lawsuit Against CAIR

One of the best methods for judging the health of any organization — be it a large company, small business, or a non-profit group — is the issue of employee turnover. Using this metric, the Council on American-Islamic Relations...

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Why the Qur'an Urges Violence

It is widely recognized that, on the topic of violence, the Qur'an speaks with more than one voice. Some verses speak for peace, and others for war.

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Are the Insurgencies Truly Over?

Will the wars in Syria and Iraq finally end, or will there be another round of insurgencies?

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Who is Stoking War Tensions Between Russia and Turkey in Idlib?

Jabhat al-Nusra, an Al-Qaeda affiliate also known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), hopes to bring Russia and Turkey into conflict.

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Spotlight: Israel between Elections

Israel’s April 9 election was the first in decades where no major political party campaigned substantially on policy toward the Palestinians, signifying the emergence of an unprecedented public consensus on core security issues.

Though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a new coalition, setting the stage for snap elections in September, he will continue in office as interim prime minister and remains widely favored to win a fifth term in office.

For more on the implications of Israel’s landmark elections, see the selections at right by Middle East Forum staff and fellows.

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Best of Both Worlds for Netanyahu?

by Seth Frantzman (May 30, 2019)

The Elections and Hope for an Israel Victory

by Daniel Seaman (Apr 27, 2019)

Israel's Election Results Show Broad Consensus on Diplomacy and Defense

by Seth Frantzman (Apr 16, 2019)

Winner in Israel Turns Out To Be New Voting Law

by Michel Gurfinkiel (Apr 14, 2019)

Netanyahu's Best of All Possible Worlds Victory

by Micah Levinson (Apr 12, 2019)

President Trump's "Deal of the Century," Israel and Middle East Peace

by EJ Kimball (Apr 2, 2019)

Israelis Want Victory

by Daniel Pipes (Jul 11, 2017)

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