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Middle East
Recent Highlights
Books - July 13, 2007
Iraq: Preventing a New Generation of Conflict
Markus E. Bouillon, David M. Malone, and Ben Rowswell (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007)
This book seeks to move the debate on Iraq toward a consideration of how Iraqis, with the help of the international community, can build an inclusive and enduring social contract amongst themselves.
Meeting Notes - June 02, 2007
2007 Vienna Seminar: The Middle East
Nur Laiq, Markus E. Bouillon
Under the theme "The Middle East: Fragility, Crisis, and New Challenges for Peace Operations," participants drawn from the policymaking community, academia, military staff, and the diplomatic community in Vienna explored the various facets and evolving nature of third-party engagement in the Middle East.
Policy Papers - February 14, 2007
The Middle East: Fragility and Crisis
Markus E. Bouillon
In the coming five to ten years, the highest number of key global security challenges is likely to be concentrated in the Middle East, or be related to it.
Books - October 13, 2006
The Iraq Crisis and World Order: Structural, Institutional and Normative Challenges
Ramesh Thakur and Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu (United Nations University Press, 2006)
The Iraq war was a multiple assault on the foundations and rules of the existing UN-centered world order.
Books - August 13, 2006
The International Struggle Over Iraq: Politics in the UN Security Council, 1980-2005
David M. Malone (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Drawing on unparalleled access to UN insiders, this book is essential to understanding the various roles played by the world's central peace-making forum in one of the most persistent crises in international affairs.
About This Program
IPI’s Middle East Program focuses on broad, cross-regional research and the facilitation of policy dialogue. Particular emphasis is placed on helping the Middle East peace process move forward through third-party involvement.
The program has three primary areas: 1) research and analysis focusing on qualitative projects, such as public opinion research, with the aim of injecting local voices into decision making at the UN; 2) the facilitation of policy dialogue through the convening of forums and workshops; 3) a Middle East Peace Process Compendium, to be published by Oxford University Press.
Program Staff
The Global Observatory
A Gulf Union? Not Yet
A union between Persian Gulf countries the along the lines of the European Union may be a long way from being achieved.
Key Global Events to Watch in May
A list of key upcoming meetings and events with implications for global affairs.
The Global Observatory is a new website by IPI, providing timely analysis on peace and security issues, interviews with leading policymakers, interactive maps, and more.