Search

The article compiles products on various aspects of Russia's 2022 Invasion of Ukraine. It mentions about the economic impact of Russia sanctions; Russia's trade and investment role in the global economy; and Russia's nuclear weapons, doctrine, forces, and modernization, and Ukrainian military performance and outlook.

Contents Enduring U.S. Goals Amid Regional Change Select Issues Egypt: A Future of Partnership and Peace? The Gulf States: Cooperation Under Pressure Syria: Change or Chaos? Islamists: New Opportunities and [...]

The article explores roles that may be played by the U.S. Congress in adapting foreign policy to new conditions in the Middle East concerning many issues, including regional security, as of 2012. It presents an overview of American responses to change in the region under the administration of President Barack Obama. Also raised are questions that may contribute to consideration of policy choices and evaluation of administration and non-governmental proposals.

The article examines the impact of uprising and political change in the Middle East on the pursuit of enduring U.S. goals and values as of 2012. It cites American policy objectives in the region, one of which is to promote economic growth, democracy and human rights. It discusses relevant aspects of the new regional environment, including Israeli concerns and complications for peace talks. Also mentioned are other events affecting to a greater extent the field for U.S. policy.

The article presents select reports by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the U.S. Congress which examine how change in the Middle East is affecting U.S. policy goals and talks about approaches that Congress has taken and may consider taking in response to this change as of 2012. These include "Egypt: A Future of Partnership and Peace?," by Jeremy Sharp, "The Gulf States: Cooperation Under Pressure," by Kenneth Katzman and Christopher Blanchard," Syria: Change or Chaos?," by Blanchard.

A list of select reports by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the U.S. Congress related to the trends, issues and countries discussed in the report "Change in the Middle East: Implications for U.S. Policy" is presented which includes "Egypt in Transition," by Jeremy M. Sharp, "Political Transition in Tunisia," by Alexis Arieff, and "Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy," by Kenneth Katzman.

The article gives a summary of the report "Change in the Middle East: Implications for U.S. Policy," by Christopher M. Blanchard et al, issued by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the U.S. Congress on March 7, 2012. It says the framework in which U.S. policy objectives with regard to such issues as regional security are pursued may be altered by the profound changes in the region. It also outlines questions this report has put forward for possible congressional consideration.