How the US can Help Refugees Displaced by the Global War on Terrorism in the Middle East
The Global War on Terrorism The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) is an ongoing, international counterterrorism campaign led by the United States in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More than 170 nations have taken on the cause, which has included targeting state and non-state actors such as the Taliban, al Qaeda, ISIS, […]
Introduction to Israel-US Relations
Fact Sheet A small country in terms of landmass, Israel spans 21,937 sq km in the Middle East, bordered by Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. It stands as one of America’s robust economic allies, boasting a 2021 GDP of $488.5 billion and a 6.5% growth rate in 2022. With a population exceeding nine million, Israel […]
The War in Yemen Part 2: US Response
U.S. Response U.S. involvement in Yemen is multifaceted. Primarily, Washington has been engaged in counterterrorism efforts in Yemen since the early 2000s, fighting AQAP, the Islamic State, and affiliate groups. Since 2002, the U.S. has launched nearly 400 air strikes associated with counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. Policymakers fear that the instability in Yemen will embolden […]
The War in Yemen Part 1: Background and Main Actors
The Republic of Yemen, a small country of 29 million on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, has been torn apart by war since 2014. Separate but overlapping violent conflicts, exacerbated by a Saudi-led military intervention, have generated political fragmentation and the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Of the estimated quarter of a million people […]
Combating the Islamic State in Syria
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Who Are Yemen’s Houthis, and What Do They Want?
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Introduction to U.S.-Saudi Relations
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Introduction to U.S.-Jordan Relations
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Introduction to U.S.-Egypt Relations
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The Global War on Terror: Successes and Failures – A Case of Al-Qaeda
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