As Israeli-Palestinian tensions simmer, Institute expert and former Palestinian Authority peace negotiator @GhAlOmari is watching the rising risk of more violence in the West Bank and wondering how hard the U.S. will push to implement President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Iran has established a new navigational order, and as the graphic below shows, since U.S.-Iran strikes resumed in early July, tanker crossings along the Strait of Hormuz have "plummeted," write Institute experts Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi. Read more: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...

What's next in the U.S.-Iran war? Here are three things Institute Research Director Dana Stroul is watching, including high-stakes negotiations this week, shipping activity in the Gulf, and spoilers out to wreck any progress.

The four-year Yemen truce is under severe strain. Here are three things Institute expert April Alley is watching.

Ghaith al-Omari outlined steps that the U.S. could take to help stabilize the worrisome situation in Gaza, including refraining from further direct engagement with Hamas and pushing Arab allies to become more involved. Watch the full webcast: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...

If the November 28 Palestinian parliamentary elections occur, they will be a “baby step” in rebuilding institutions, but “don’t expect major political changes,” said Ibrahim Dalalsha. Watch the full webcast: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...

As Yemen’s four-year truce comes under strain, here are three things Institute expert April Longley Alley is watching including Houthi activity in the Red Sea, Yemen’s front lines, and the Iran war fallout.

Are Israel and Turkey, two key American allies, headed for a collision? Tune in to the latest episode of David Makovsky's “Decision Points” podcast: shows.acast.com/decision-poi...

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire teeters, here are three things Institute expert and former Pentagon official @grantrumley.bsky.social is watching, including Iranian proxies’ next moves, the Pentagon's next targets, and Israel’s next steps.

According to U.S. CENTCOM, Cyprus Prosperity was one of the three tankers that Iran attacked on July 7. Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi’s interactive map tracks maritime attacks in the Gulf since 2017. Check out the map for more: www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime...

The Iran war “showed resilience of the [Iranian] regime,” but as far as “the domestic enemy they have, which is the Iranian people, I think they are still very vulnerable,” said Institute expert Farzin Nadimi. Watch “The Three-Minute Panel” for more.

On July 7, the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat was struck by an unknown projectile on its port side while sailing southbound eight nautical miles east of Limah, Oman. Check out Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi’s interactive map for more on this attack: www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime...

The funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drew big crowds. What does this mean for the regime? Watch the latest episode of “The Three-Minute Panel,” featuring Iran experts Holly Dagres and Farzin Nadimi.

Hamas has an interest in talking about disarmament “but absolutely not in disarming,” former Palestinian Authority peace negotiator Ghaith al-Omari told “Decision Points” host David Makovsky. Listen to the full episode: shows.acast.com/decision-poi...

The Iran war has meant a new navigational order in the Strait of Hormuz. Here are three things Institute shipping expert Noam Raydan is watching, including new shipping routes and the Iran-Oman talks about managing the strait.

After the Iran war, there’s a new navigational order in the Strait of Hormuz. Here are three things Institute shipping expert Noam Raydan is watching.

The war “was primarily a fight between a highly capable U.S. military with unclear strategy against a less capable but highly motivated and resolute Iranian adversary,” said Institute expert @richardmnephew.bsky.social.

As the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon falters, here are three things that Hanin Ghaddar is watching, including the latest round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, the IRGC’s role in Lebanon, and the prospects for Israeli-Lebanese peace.

“History has shown that decisive victories sometimes yield mixed outcomes,” says Institute military expert Michael Eisenstadt. Here are three things he is watching now in the Iran war.

One of Israel’s most important election cycles is underway. Will Israel vote out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? “Decision Points” host David Makovsky speaks with Kann News correspondent Gili Cohen. Listen to the full episode: shows.acast.com/decision-poi...

Hezbollah has threatened the Lebanese leadership and government for agreeing to direct talks with Israel. One of the key things to watch amid the Israel-Lebanon peace talks is whether the Iran-backed group acts on these threats, says Washington Institute Segal Executive Director Robert Satloff

What’s next in the Iran war? In March, @hdagres.bsky.social outlined three things she was watching, including the status of Tehran’s clerical establishment, potential defections in Iran's security apparatus, and the mood in the country.

On April 22, the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas were attacked by the IRGC Navy as they attempted to exit the Strait of Hormuz. 1/2

On April 19, a week after President Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Navy interdicted the Iranian container ship Touska in the Arabian Sea. 1/2

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz will be a key item on the agenda for the ceasefire talks. In March, Noam Raydan described key things she was watching amid the Iran war, including Tehran’s chokehold on this critical waterway.

Last week, Institute expert and former Pentagon official @grantrumley.bsky.social described three things he's watching as the Iran war continues.

The Institute’s new mapping project, spearheaded by Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi, will help policymakers, analysts, and reporters seeking to understand the effects of maritime attacks on shipping traffic, global trade, and military movements. Learn more: washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/

As the Iran war intensifies, oil prices continue to rise. Check out the “Maritime Attacks in the MENA Region” map, a project by Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi, to learn more about the conflict's impact on shipping and energy flows: www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/

Shipping and energy are at the heart of the Iran war. Visit the “Maritime Attacks in the MENA Region” map to understand the war's impact on energy flows. Learn more: www.washingtoninstitute.org/menamaritime/

As the Iran war expands, here are three things Institute managing director Michael Singh is watching: www.youtube.com/shorts/UxfWJ...