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In his October 2016 'Mideast Monitor' column for the Jerusalem Report, Senior Researcher Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman argues that the partial cease-fire agreed upon by the United States and Russia will not ultimately result in a termination of the Syrian conflict.

Senior Researcher Prof. Ofra Bengio has published an article in the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum, where she argues that "Kurdistan in Iraq has never been so close to independence as it has now."

In his latest "Mideast Monitor" column for the Jerusalem Report, Senior Researcher Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman analyzes the clear and present danger that Jordan is now facing from militant Islamist groups, in light of recent attacks.

In his latest "Mideast Monitor" column for the Jerusalem Report, Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman examines renewed peace initiatives between Israel and the 'moderate' Sunni states, and argues that, while there remains much disagreement, mutual interests might lead to positive results.

In his article from the Jerusalem Report "Mideast Monitor" column, Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman analyzes the current danger to Lebanon's continued stability in the face of recent developments, including the decision by Saudi Arabia to rescind its aid package to the Lebanese military.

In his latest "Mideast Monitor" column for the Jerusalem Report, Senior Research Fellow Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman argues that Saudi Arabia is being forced to adapt to unprecedented economic and political challenges, and faces a significant risk to its survival.

Head of Kurdish Studies Prof. Ofra Bengio has published an article in the "American Interest" about Israel's relationship with the Kurds.

In his latest "Mideast Monitor" column in the Jerusalem Report, Senior Research Fellow Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman argues that the "one million Syrian refugees are imposing severe stress on the always vulnerable Jordanian economy."

Senior Research Fellow Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman analyzes the complicated Israel-Egyptian relationship, and argues that it remains "solid, if not particularly warm."