Crown Center for Middle East Studies

YouTube video by Crown Center for Middle East Studies The Future of Turkey, Iraq, and the Gulf | Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East

The Crown Center brings together experts on the #MiddleEast from across disciplines. Watch Crown scholars, past & present, discuss the future of #Turkey, #Iraq, & the #Gulf as part of our recent 20th anniversary symposium:

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As the new academic year approaches, don't forget to sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date on the latest in research and programming from the Crown Center: www.brandeis.edu/crown/email-...

Join Profs. Shai Feldman & Khalil Shikaki & other members of the #Brandeis community for an engaging & unique experience, seen here in this snapshot from the course in the Fall of '24!

@brandeisuniversity.bsky.social students: With Fall course registration now open, check out "Arabs and Israelis — Conflict and Peacemaking" & other courses on offer by Crown faculty! For a full list of Crown courses open to #Brandeis students, visit our website:

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YouTube video by Crown Center for Middle East Studies The Future of Israel, Syria, and the Levant | Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East

With continuing challenges to stability in #Syria, are there any opportunities for optimism? Listen to our recent seminar on the future of #Israel, Syria, & the Levant with Crown scholars Shai Feldman, Daniel Neep, @jillianschwedler.bsky.social, & @peterkrause.bsky.social:

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What’s Next for Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

For more from Dr. Sohrabi, & from Crown Director Gary Samore & junior research fellow @kahal.bsky.social, read the latest from the Crown Center on the consequences of the Iran–Israel–U.S. war & what's to come:

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Crown Director for Research @naghmehs.bsky.social recently took part in a panel of experts to discuss the impacts of war with #Israel on the internal political, social, and security dynamics at play in #Iran. Watch the full @chmenap.bsky.social webinar:

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Two Years In, Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Proves Resilient — Bourse & Bazaar Foundation While many analysts have debated the drivers behind the recent improvement in Saudi-Iranian relations, the deeper question now concerns what this shift means—for both countries and for the broader reg...

What does the recent improvement in relations between #Iran & #SaudiArabia mean for both countries, and for the broader #MiddleEast? Read Crown faculty member Nader Habibi's analysis for @boursebazaar.bsky.social:

www.bourseandbazaar.org/integrated-f...

What’s Next for Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

For more from @kahal.bsky.social & from Crown Director Gary Samore & Director for Research Naghmeh Sohrabi, read our latest on the consequences of the Iran–Israel–U.S. war & what's to come:

www.brandeis.edu/crown/public... | @naghmehs.bsky.social

Gulf states must act to avoid Israel's war on Iran spiralling into chaos With renewed Israeli escalation looming, Gulf states face a critical choice: act to prevent Iran's collapse or risk regional chaos and losing the economic stability they depend on

Crown junior research fellow Hadi Kahalzadeh outlines for @middle-east-eye.bsky.social the crossroads that Gulf countries find themselves in as a result of the war between #Iran & #Israel:

www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/gulf... | @kahal.bsky.social

Arabs & Israelis: From October 7 to Peacemaking

For more from Shai Feldman & Crown Founding Senior Fellows Khalil Shikaki & Abdel Monem Said Aly on pathways to peace, read their monograph “Arabs & Israelis: From October 7 to Peacemaking:”

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Unipolarity and Middle East Peace For the first time in three decades, America today enjoys unrivaled hegemony over the Middle East—giving the Trump administration a unique opportunity to implement an enduring peace agreement.

With recent upheavals in the #MiddleEast, is there an opportunity for the #USA to foster regional peace? Read Crown Founding Director Shai Feldman's analysis in the National Interest:

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What’s Next for Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

NEW CROWN CONVERSATION: Crown experts @kahal.bsky.social, Gary Samore, & @naghmehs.bsky.social assess the consequences of the war between #Iran, #Israel, & the #US, particularly for Iran’s domestic politics, economic future, & the prospects for diplomacy.

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Does Iran’s nuclear programme have a future? Tehran could react to the war by withdrawing from the non-proliferation treaty and covertly pursuing a bomb

What might lie ahead for the nuclear program of #Iran after attacks by the #US & #Israel on its key facilities? Read Crown Director Gary Samore's analysis in this @financialtimes.com piece:

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YouTube video by Al Jazeera English What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran? | Inside Story

Crown faculty Prof. Nader Habibi analyzes the effects of war with #Israel on the economy of #Iran on @aljazeera.com's Inside Story:

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U.S. Strike on Iran Would Bring Risks at Every Turn

What risks accompany a potential US strike on Iranian nuclear sites? Crown Director Gary Samore lends insight in this @nytimes.com piece:

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/u...

Will the US intervene in the war between Israel and Iran? - ABC listen As the hostilities continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, there is growing speculation as to whether the US will be forced to intervene - either to end the war - or enter in defence of Israel. ...

As conflict between #Israel & #Iran continues, what steps might the US take? Crown Director Gary Samore offers his analysis in an interview with ABC Australia:

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YouTube video by Crown Center for Middle East Studies The Future of Egypt and North Africa | Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East

For recent our 20th anniversary, we gathered Crown scholars to explore the challenges facing the #MiddleEast. Watch our panel on #Egypt & #NorthAfrica featuring @clukasik.bsky.social, Andrew F. March, @jlsowers.bsky.social, & Ian VanderMeulen, moderated by Eva Bellin:

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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Chastity and Hijab Law and the Weaponization of Women’s Economic Vulnerabilities

For more from @kahal.bsky.social & from the Crown Center, check out his Middle East Brief on Iran's "Chastity & Hijab" law & the exploitation of Iranian women's economic vulnerabilities:

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The Economic Dimensions of a Better Iran Deal President Donald Trump can secure a new, better nuclear deal with Iran by removing the barriers that have prevented American companies from entering the Iranian market.

How can the #US secure a better & more durable deal with #Iran? Crown junior research fellow @kahal.bsky.social traces how to "break the cycle of deal-making and deal-breaking" in this brief from the @quincyinst.bsky.social:

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YouTube video by Crown Center for Middle East Studies Iran's Regional and Global Challenges | Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East

What does the future hold for #Iran & are there opportunities for optimism? Watch our panel on the challenges Iran faces from our 20th Anniversary Symposium, feat. @danamir.bsky.social, @kahal.bsky.social, Gary Samore, & Sanam Vakil, moderated by @naghmehs.bsky.social.

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YouTube video by Crown Center for Middle East Studies The Middle East's Dangerous New Normal | Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East

What regional & global challenges does #Iran face, and where are the opportunities for optimism? Watch the keynote of our 20th Anniversary Symposium by @suzannemaloney.bsky.social of @brookings.edu for answers to these questions & more:

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All recordings of our 20th Anniversary Symposium are now available! Watch the keynote address and panels on the future of the #MiddleEast on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East - YouTube The Crown Center marks 20 years of bridging scholarship and real-world insight on the Middle East. Our anniversary symposium on April 23–24, 2025, brought to...

OUT NOW: The recordings of Day 2 of our 20th Anniversary Symposium are now available! Watch Crown scholars explore the challenges facing #Egypt, #Syria, #Israel, #Turkey, #Iraq, and the broader #MiddleEast on our Youtube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#Brandeis Students: Check out the #MiddleEast courses on offer by Crown faculty for Fall '25! Don't miss out on studying the region with experts in history, journalism, politics, & more. For a full list of upcoming & past courses visit our website: brandeis.edu/crown/course...

Crown at 20: The Future of the Middle East - YouTube The Crown Center marks 20 years of bridging scholarship and real-world insight on the Middle East. Our anniversary symposium on April 23–24, 2025, brought to...

OUT NOW: The recordings of Day 1 of our 20th Anniversary Symposium, featuring @suzannemaloney.bsky.social of @brookings.edu & Crown scholars, are now available on our Youtube channel!

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... | @naghmehs.bsky.social @danamir.bsky.social @kahal.bsky.social

The opening of our 20th Anniversary Symposium featured an address by @suzannemaloney.bsky.social of @brookings.edu on the state of the #MiddleEast & Crown scholars exploring the challenges facing #Iran. Recordings available soon!

@naghmehs.bsky.social @kahal.bsky.social @danamir.bsky.social

Thank you to all those who attended our celebration of 20 years of the Crown Center's work in bridging scholarship with real-world insight on the #MiddleEast! Stay tuned—video recordings of the symposium will be available soon. Don't forget to join our mailing list: www.brandeis.edu/crown/email-...

Our 20th anniversary symposium delved into the challenges & opportunities for optimism in the #MiddleEast. Videos of the conversations will soon be available to watch online—stay tuned by following us on all our platforms & joining our mailing list: www.brandeis.edu/crown/email-...

U.S. Offers Iran Civilian Nuclear Program in Possible Compromise With Tehran Negotiators to meet in Oman on Saturday for technical talks on a nuclear deal.

What compromises might be made as nuclear talks continue between #Iran and the #UnitedStates? Crown Director Gary Samore lends insight in @wsj.com:

www.wsj.com/world/middle...