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Algeria Amidst North Africa's Transformation

dholodnik — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Algeria responded actively to popular demands for political openness in the last year, and these reforms will come into full effect in 2012, according to H.E. Mourad Medelci, the Algerian minister of foreign affairs. Medelci spoke to a group of about 50 at CSIS on January 13, 2012.

Youth in Revolt?

dholodnik — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been spared the unrest that recently swept many of its neighbors in the Middle East. Although many perceive a high degree of stability, the country faces many of the same socioeconomic ills that helped spark uprisings elsewhere: a massive youth bulge, high unemployment, an education gap, and gender inequality. Dr.

Gulf Roundtable: High Ambitions and Hard Realities: A View from the Gulf

dholodnik — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The countries of the Arab Gulf are approaching a crucial set of decisions about their economic and social development. Near-term wealth and complex incentive structures make the problems more difficult to solve, but no less important. Dr.

Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership

kate — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:30:00 -0400

Presentation by
Haim Malka
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Middle East Program
and commentary from

Dr. Oded Eran
Director, Institute for National Security Studies, Israel

CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

ecurran — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Briefers include:

Jon B. Alterman, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the CSIS Europe Program and former deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs

Gulf Roundtable: Iran's Maritime Evolution

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Dr. David B. Crist (Senior Historian for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Commander Joshua Himes (CSIS Navy Fellow) discussed Iran's martime capabilities and aspirations and highlighted implications for the region and the United States at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by CSIS on July 7, 2011.

Schieffer Series: The Arab Spring Moves into Summer

ian — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosted:

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues

Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

“The Arab Spring Moves into Summer”

Moderated by

Global Security Forum 2011: The New Security Dynamic in the Mediterranean

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:15:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This session will explore the new security dynamic of the Mediterranean region caused by the dramatic upheavals of North Africa and the economic pressures on Europe.

Gulf Roundtable: A GCC Strategy for Counter-Piracy?

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Pirates’ bounties have never been more bountiful in the Arabian Sea. Despite a multi-national counter-piracy effort in the region, pirates are pursuing increasingly lucrative targets with unprecedented skill and sophistication. The GCC states, whose economies rely heavily on maritime trade through the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, feel the piracy threat acutely but have th

Gulf Roundtable: Eyes on Bahrain

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:30:00 -0500

The unrest raging in Bahrain is hardly surprising. The Bahraini uprising feeds on old political tensions, according to Kristin Smith Diwan, professor of international relations at American University's School of International Service, and is part of a genuine call for a more representative government. Fred Wehrey, senior policy analyst at the RAND Corporation, believes the disc

Gulf Roundtable: Scarcity and Strategy in the GCC

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:30:00 -0500

Resource scarcity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will challenge the same political and economic structures that resource abundance has helped shore up. Dr. Toby Jones and Dr. Eckart Woertz discussed these challenges at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by the CSIS Middle East Program on February 25, 2011.

Implications of the Uprising in Egypt

ian — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism invite you to the next session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues
Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

"Implications of the Uprising in Egypt"

Moderated by:

Bob Schieffer
Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News;
Anchor, CBS News’ “Face the Nation”

Panelists:

Dr. Abderrahim Foukara
Head of Operations, Al Jazeera United States Branch;
Host, Min Washington (From Washington)

Nancy Youssef
Chief Pentagon Correspondent, McClatchy Newspapers

Dr. Jon Alterman
Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Middle East Program

Gulf Roundtable: From Soldiers to Diplomats: the U.S. Civil-Military Transition in Iraq

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:00 -0500

GCC concerns about Iranian influence in Iraq are “overplayed,” according to Mark Matthews, former Director of Strategy, Plans and Assessment for U.S. Forces in Iraq.

Clear Gold

ian — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500

On the occasion of the publication of

Clear Gold:

Water as a Strategic Resource in the Middle East

The CSIS Middle East Program is pleased to host an event highlighting the importance of water to regional stability.

With a keynote address by

A Middle East Zone Free of WMD: Between Rhetoric and Reality

TSpitzer-Hobeika — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0500

The 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference recommended that a conference be convened in 2012 on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Gulf Roundtable: Iran, the Bomb, and Gulf Security

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:30:00 -0400

When it comes to its nuclear program, Iran's government seeks to manipulate any U.S.

Iran: Addressing the Nuclear Threat

mentman — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Middle East Program held a Gulf Roundtable featuring

The Honorable Howard L. Berman
Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee

On

"Iran: Addressing the Nuclear Threat"

Moderated by

Pulling Their Weight: Deepening Partnerships for Middle East Security with Congressman Gary Ackerman

ian — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0400

Event Transcript

The CSIS Middle East Program hosted an event with Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY)
Chairman, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Gulf Roundtable: The Conventional Military Balance in the Gulf

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:00 -0400

In a conventional war against Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would almost certainly win, according to Dr. Anthony Cordesman, the Burke Chair in Strategy at CSIS. Cordesman offered his assessment of Iran’s military capabilities and potential responses to them at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by the CSIS Middle East Program on June 24, 2010.

Gulf Roundtable: Saudi Arabia: Domestic Dynamics and Regional Policies

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:30:00 -0400

Saudi debate on a range of social and regional policy issues has expanded considerably over the last five years. Much of this discussion is driven by the media which has expanded its coverage of women’s rights, freedom of speech, and government accountability.

Gulf Roundtable: Regional Reverberations: What If Israel Strikes Iran?

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:30:00 -0400

If Israel struck Iran militarily, experts say, Iran would likely seek to retaliate against U.S. and GCC interests in the Gulf, Iran and Afghanistan. While Dr. Gary Sick argued that the aftermath of such a strike would be so profound as to make it both undesirable and unlikely, Dr. Kenneth Katzman suggested that contingencies are already in place to help manage the consequences.

Gulf Roundtable: Trouble in the Backyard: Yemen and the GCC

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500

At its March Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Professor Bernard Haykel for a discussion on the role the GCC countries - and particularly Saudi Arabia - can play to help alleviate Yemen's domestic troubles.

The Dynamics of North African Terror

mDziuban — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:45:00 -0500

Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond.

Gulf Roundtable: The UAE 123 Nuclear Agreement: A Model for the Region?

mDziuban — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400

At its October Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering for a discussion of the UAE 123 nuclear agreement and its implications for civilian nuclear cooperation in the Middle East, and for the creation of a global framework for addressing the challenges of proliferation and enrichment.

Gulf Roundtable: The New Silk Road

mDziuban — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0400

For the first time in modern history, China has surpassed the United States as the largest exporter to the Middle East, with revenues totaling around $60 billion per year. Ben Simpfendorfer, chief China Economist for the Royal Bank of Scotland, suggests that the figure reflects a “historical rebalancing” in the global economy and that China-Middle East ties will continue to grow.

Statesmen's Forum: Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

ian — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Gulf Roundtable hosted a Statesmen's Forum with Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for a speech titled, "Security and Stability in the Broader Middle East: A Cooperative Approach." John Hamre, president and CEO of CSIS, introduced Chairman Mullen.

The Bet: Gulf Investment and the Future of Oil Demand

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0400

As fluctuating oil prices continue to affect both producers and consumers throughout the world, PFC Energy consultant Roger Diwan offered his insights into the particular role of oil investment within the Gulf States.

Analyzing Regional and Local Media Coverage of the Gaza Conflict

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0400

Dr.

CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama's Trip to The Middle East and Europe

sherry — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a press briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to the Middle East and Europe.

Gulf Roundtable: Assessing the Iranian Nuclear Challenge

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:00 -0400

“In the case of Iran, to think that you will deal with the weapons system without dealing with the reason that they find that option attractive is a serious mistake,” said David Kay, a senior fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and the former chief UN nuclear weapons inspector in

Congressional Forum on Islam: Islam, Politics and the Resurgence of the State

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400

Steven Heydemann is vice president of the USIP Grants and Fellowships program and a special adviser to the institute’s Muslim World Initiative.

The Middle East Program Hosts Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The Middle East Program at CSIS recently hosted Lt.

Turkey's Evolving Dynamics: Strategic Choices for U.S.-Turkey Relations

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Congressional Forum on Islam: What Should President Obama Say to Muslims?

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Emad Shahin is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Harvard University and an Associate Professor at the American University in Cairo (AUC). He earned his B.A. and M.A. from …

Gulf Roundtable: The Democracy Tax: Accountability, Transparency and Efficiency in the Gulf

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

While democratic countries tend to be wealthier than authoritarian countries, few argue that democracy creates wealth. Still rarer are those who suggest that democracy inhibits wealth creation. The Gulf, however, may be an exception.

Gulf Roundtable: UAE 1-2-3 Agreement

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, discussed the UAE’s proposed civilian nuclear energy program at a CSIS Gulf Roundtable on January 14, 2009. He was joined by his colleagues H.E.

Congressional Forum on Islam: Is Islam a Threat?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Thomas A. Dine is the acting chairman of the board of Freedom House. Most recently he was chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma …

Reaching Muslim Audiences

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Farah Pandith, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, and Geneive Abdo, journalist and fellow at the Century Foundation, presented their recommendations for …

Discussion with Dr. Anwar Gargash

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Middle East Program hosted UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash on November 21, 2008 for an off-the-record discussion on Gulf security. CSIS President and CEO John J.…

Gulf Roundtable: Making Sense of Gulf Economic Trends

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Mohsin S. Khan is director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund, and a leading expert on Gulf economics. He joined the IMF in 1972 as an economist in the Financial Studies Division of the Research Department, where he has held a range of senior positions, including Advisor, Assistant Director, and Senior Advisor.

Gulf Roundtable: Iraq's Reintegration into the Gulf

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Gregory Gause is a professor of political science at the University of Vermont and a leading scholar of Gulf foreign policy in the United States.

What Should MEPI Look Like in 2015?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Scott Carpenter from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Daniel Brumberg from Georgetown University and the United States Institute of Peace led a discussion on the future of the Middle East …

Schieffer Series: Assessing U.S. Policy Towards Iran

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted the fifth CSIS-Schieffer School of Journalism Dialogue in Journalism and Public Policy.

Launch of "The Vital Triangle: China, the United States, and the Middle East"

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Jon Alterman's Presentation Video with Slides (.mov, 23:42)

Using Foreign Assistance to Support Middle East Democracy

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

BRIEFING"Using Foreign Assistance to Support Middle East Democracy"Led by:Jerry HymanCSIS Senior Advisor and President CSIS Hills Program on GovernanceFriday, June 20, 200812:00pm to 1:00pmUnited …

Congressional Forum on Islam: Are the Radicals Winning? with Martin Kramer

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Islamists' understanding of the West is often as filled with bias, ignorance, and preconceived notions as Westerners' understanding of the Middle East. Martin Kramer will dissect these notions and …

Energy and Extremism: North Africa's Centrality to the Global Agenda with Francis Ghiles

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

As a growing source of energy and a key front in the war on terror, North Africa is becoming a region of vital strategic interest. Veteran observer Francis Ghiles will analyze emerging trends in the …

Gulf Roundtable: Fundamentalist Islam at a Crossroads: 9/11, Iraq, and the Saudi religious debate with Stephane Lacroix

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Stéphane Lacroix is a post-doctoral fellow and a lecturer at Sciences Po in Paris, where he also supervises the Kuwait Program of Gulf Studies. He has published articles on Saudi Arabia and Islamism in journals such as the Middle East Journal and the International Journal of Middle East Studies.

Congressional Forum on Islam: Islamic Radicalization in the West: The Homegrown Threat with Mitchell Silber

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Mitchell Silber is the Director of both the NYPD Intelligence Division’s Analytic and Cyber Units. Previously, he served on the Strategic Intelligence Staff for the Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence …

CSIS Press Briefing: President's Trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:45:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted a briefing for members of the media on the President’s upcoming trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.