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Past Events

A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Jan 24

Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.

Ana Miyares Photography

Tehran's Tactics: Iran, Its Proxies, and US Middle East Policy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Election 2024

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution leads a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on how the outcome of the US presidential election may shape US policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East.

Oct 9

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary & Analysis

January 24, 2025

The Gaza Ceasefire Was Overdue. That Doesn’t Mean It Will Last

In the News

World Politics Review

Paul Poast

"The situation on the ground in Gaza was ripe for a ceasefire. That doesn’t mean it’s ripe for long-lasting peace," Paul Poast argues.

Hamas fighters control the crowd as Red Cross vehicles come to collect Israeli hostages

Abed Hajjar / AP

Global Politics

January 16, 2025

The False Promise of a Gaza Ceasefire

In the News

America Abroad

Ivo H. Daalder

"The deal between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting and begin to release the hostages may not last long," Ivo Daalder writes. "Even if it does, it won't settle the conflict."