On September 29, President Trump signed an executive order that provides Qatar with an explicit security guarantee in the event of “external attack.” CSIS Middle East Program expert @myacoubian.bsky.social analyzes its significance, timing, and broader context.

"The executive order’s explicit security guarantee is unprecedented for any Arab country, significantly deepening Qatar’s ties to the United States," writes @mideast.csis.org expert @myacoubian.bsky.social. Read more on what this means for U.S.-Middle East relations: www.csis.org/analysis/why...

New: @myacoubian.bsky.social and Caitlin Welsh joined me to discuss the global reverberations of the Gaza war as we approach the third anniversary of October 7th. We discuss the atrophying of international institutions, and early signs of their reform or reimagining. www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

"The relationship between China and Russia—on full display during the recent SCO summit and subsequent military parade—has transformed significantly and holds the greatest potential to adversely affect U.S. interests," @myacoubian.bsky.social writes. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/cri...

"The September 9 Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar marked a watershed for the region and illustrated the stark contrast in regional approaches to shaping the Middle East’s emerging order," writes @myacoubian.bsky.social Read more from @mideast.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/doh...

What are the implications of #Israel deepening its occupation of #Gaza? Have a read 👇

June 30 3 PM ET | What do strikes on Iran mean for China, Russia, and N. Korea? Join @geopolitics.csis.org for a timely panel on the future of the "Axis of Upheaval" featuring Dr. @victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, Dr. Maria Snegovaya & @brianthart.bsky.social Register:

NEW: @myacoubian.bsky.social and @maxbergmann.bsky.social joined me to discuss the broader implications of the Israel-Iran war and what it says about the changing world order. Listen to the second episode here: www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

June 30 3 PM ET | What do strikes on Iran mean for China, Russia, and N. Korea? Join @geopolitics.csis.org for a timely panel on the future of the "Axis of Upheaval" featuring Dr. @victordcha.bsky.social, @myacoubian.bsky.social, Dr. Maria Snegovaya & @brianthart.bsky.social Online-only. Register:

I hosted a superb conversation with @myacoubian.bsky.social, Dan Byman, and @doreenhorschig.bsky.social to explore what's next in the Israel-Iran war. Helpful nuance, context, and broader implications: www.youtube.com/live/tC0LW1Q...

Excellent, insightful segment, @valinasr.bsky.social!