As the Citizenship Law is re-introduced, it exposes sharp divisions in the government coalition, leading some to wonder if its delicate balance can survive.

The recent attacks on the UAE’s capital by the Houthis on behalf of Iran, has deep implications. Tehran believes that, backed by China and Russia, it can escalate hostilities against the allies of a U.S. administration focused on negotiating a new nuclear deal. Are the mullahs right that Joe Biden will give priority to diplomacy with Iran over the interests of American allies?

PM Bennett speaks of forming a second ‘National Camp’ to compete with Likud. How likely is that to succeed and what might it signify?

Last year’s conflict between Israel and Hamas prompted Arab riots against Jews. While private organizations mobilized to protect the innocent, the police generally kept clear, signaling that they did not want to get involved or punish the attackers. What lessons can be learned from these riots? How can the police – and Israel’s government more broadly – be convinced to change tactics vis-à-vis Israeli Arabs?

Two decades after 9/11, newly-elected Mayor Eric Adams’ transition team includes terrorist sympathizers and outspoken antisemites. Adams himself has cultivated close relations with Turkey’s Islamist government and suspected Turkish proxies funded his mayoral campaign. What explains the rise of Islamist political influence in New York City politics? Why has Adams’ Islamist-friendly administration failed to attract attention?

Netanyahu's acknowledged interest in a plea bargain deal to end his legal problems may not end in an agreement. But it has meant that Government and Opposition both act as though the post-Bibi era has begun.

A forthcoming visit to Iran by Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro brings a critical partnership into the spotlight. Tehran’s support for the Venezuelan regime has not only helped Maduro remain in power but also affected much of Latin America. The recent visit by Iran's Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezae to Nicaragua, despite having an international arrest warrant for his role in the 1994 AMIA attack in Argentina, put Iran's brazen disregard for international justice in full display. What are the key aspects of this relationship? What can Washington do to curtail Iranian activities in Latin America?

Recently, the Middle East Forum came into possession of tens of thousands of leaked documents from a self-admitted “semi-government” charity in Qatar founded by a U.S.-designated terrorist. The documents reveals that Eid Charity has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to Islamists and jihadis around the world. With other organizations, MEF has researched the use of these funds. What has been found so far? What does it mean? MEF’s Washington Project Director Cliff Smith will discuss these issues with Martha Lee of Islamist Watch, Abhinav Pandya of the Usanas Foundation, and Jordan Cope of Stand With Us.

Israel is abuzz with reports about Netanyahu seeking a plea deal to end his legal problems. Why now? What does this mean for him? For the government coalition?

Members of the Middle East Studies Association will soon have an opportunity to vote whether to make boycott, divestment, and sanction (BDS) of Israel MESA’s official policy. If MESA or its institutional and individual members carry out the boycott on campuses, they may run afoul of anti-discrimination and academic freedom protections. What are the implications of this step? How can students and faculty be protected from it?