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Balanced, informed, and experienced foreign policy consulting from a seasoned ambassador.

Gary Grappo is a Distinguished Fellow at the Korbel School for International Studies at the University of Denver in the school’s Center for Middle East Studies and CEO of Equilibrium International Consulting, LLC, having founded the company following a distinguished career in public and foreign policy and in the private sector.

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FO° Talks: Trump’s 20-Point Peace Deal: Can Israel and Hamas Finally End the War?

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In this episode of FO° Talks, Atul Singh and Gary Grappo examine US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace deal, which has halted Gaza bloodshed and secured a hostage release. The plan, though the strongest diplomacy in a decade, faces enormous obstacles, including Hamas’s refusal to disarm and Israel’s reluctance to accept Palestinian statehood. The deal’sRead Full Article →

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Could Trump’s Shocking Plan for Gaza Lead Anywhere?

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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 toRead Full Article →

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Israel, Middle East, Mideast Peace, National Security, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, United States, US President, US-Middle East, US-Saudi Arabia

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

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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 inRead Full Article →

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Mideast Peace, National Security, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Crisis, United States, US President, US-Iran, US-Middle East, US-Saudi Arabia