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Archives for December 2014

Published on December 16, 2014 by Gary Grappo

Rethinking Democracy and Conflict in the Middle East

Published first at Fikra Forum (Washinton Institute for Near East Policy) on September 11, 2013

The Egyptian military’s removal of democratically elected President Muhammad Morsi from office and mounting troubles of newly formed governments in Tunisia, Libya, and Yemen raise questions about the future of democracy in the troubled region. As observed during the popular uprisings of early 2011 and events that followed, citizens of the region overwhelmingly desire the […]

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Could Trump’s Shocking Plan for Gaza Lead Anywhere?

February 7, 2025 By Gary Grappo

Experts say the president’s plan for Gaza as stated, isn’t feasible – but it could spark regional actors to take more action. BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT – As President Donald Trump doubles down on his idea of a U.S. takeover of Gaza, Arab governments are also doubling down on their objections and questions persist as to […]

Memo to the 47th President: A New and Dangerous Middle East

December 27, 2024 By Gary Grappo

EDITOR’S NOTE — Since Donald Trump’s victory in the November 5 election, The Cipher Brief has reached out to our network of experts for thoughts on what the priorities ought to be for the second Trump administration. Our ask was straightforward: If you were given the opportunity of a short visit with the president during his first days in […]

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December 27, 2024 By Gary Grappo

A Cipher Brief expert with deep experience in the Middle East sees both danger and an “extraordinary opportunity” in the wake of Assad’s fall. EXPERT INTERVIEW — The headlines would have seemed fanciful two weeks ago: “Rebel Army Ousts Assad” – “The Fall of Assad” – “Assad Flees to Russia” – or our own, from Sunday: “Syria’s Political […]

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