Author: Jon B. Alterman

Gathering field work from almost twenty countries along with in-depth analysis and case studies, Religious Radicalism after the Arab Uprisings explores how radical groups, governments, and publics ha …

This new edited volume analyzes the Middle East’s political, strategic, and economic realities in 2015, looking at both old and new challenges, how political actors are evolving, and how policymakers …

This study examines the potential for a ‘;federated defense’ approach to U.S. action in the Middle East, the constraints to closer military cooperation in the region, and specific capability areas th …

The U.S. Marines made famous their search for ‘;a few good men.’ The United Arab Emirates (UAE), however, wants all its menfrom the ages of 18 to 30to experience the discipline and rigors of military …

U.S. strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean is long overdue for revision. Today’s strategy was conceived 70 years ago and is no longer fit for purpose despite the continued strategic importance of the …

This volume explores the varied outcomes that self-determination movements around the world have achieved, and in particular seeks to understand what factors promote better outcomes and what factors …

The importance of environmentally sustainable public utilities in the Middle East is an improbable topic for a Washington think tank study. Yet, many countries in the Middle East face serious challen …