Casey L. Addis, Coordinator
Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs
Christopher M. Blanchard
Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs
Kenneth Katzman
Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs
Jeremy M. Sharp
Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs
Jim Zanotti
Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs
The Middle East, broadly defined as an area stretching from North Africa to the Afghanistan, presents an array of challenges to U.S. foreign policy. Although the United States maintains strong relations with several key Arab and non-Arab states such as Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey, other state and non-state actors, such as Iran, the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Palestinian Sunni group Hamas, are aligned against U.S. interests. The United States and its regional and international allies continue to work to limit the influence of these actors while advocating for economic and political reform to address ongoing socioeconomic challenges and to promote democracy and a greater respect for human rights in the region.
Members of the 112th Congress may face any number of issues in or relating to the Middle East including the war in Afghanistan, terrorism, foreign assistance, democracy promotion, and ongoing effects of the global financial crisis. This report provides an overview of key issues, a summary of past Congressional action on these issues, and options for congressional consideration during the 112th Congress.
Key issues include:
Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs
Christopher M. Blanchard
Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs
Kenneth Katzman
Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs
Jeremy M. Sharp
Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs
Jim Zanotti
Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs
The Middle East, broadly defined as an area stretching from North Africa to the Afghanistan, presents an array of challenges to U.S. foreign policy. Although the United States maintains strong relations with several key Arab and non-Arab states such as Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey, other state and non-state actors, such as Iran, the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Palestinian Sunni group Hamas, are aligned against U.S. interests. The United States and its regional and international allies continue to work to limit the influence of these actors while advocating for economic and political reform to address ongoing socioeconomic challenges and to promote democracy and a greater respect for human rights in the region.
Members of the 112th Congress may face any number of issues in or relating to the Middle East including the war in Afghanistan, terrorism, foreign assistance, democracy promotion, and ongoing effects of the global financial crisis. This report provides an overview of key issues, a summary of past Congressional action on these issues, and options for congressional consideration during the 112th Congress.
Key issues include:
Iran Sanctions
Preserving Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
U.S. Aid to the Palestinians
Saudi Arabia: Arms Sales and Security Cooperation
Yemen
Iraq: Defining Post-2011 Relations
Turkey
U.S. Policy Toward Syria
U.S. Support for Lebanon
U.S. Democracy Promotion in Egypt
Islam, Al Qaeda, and U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy
This report also contains a section, Appendix A, with links to relevant Congressional Research Service reports, along with analyst contact information.
Date of Report: January 3, 2011
Number of Pages: 20
Order Number: R41556
Price: $29.95
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Date of Report: January 3, 2011
Number of Pages: 20
Order Number: R41556
Price: $29.95
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Document available via e-mail as a pdf file or in paper form.
To order, e-mail Penny Hill Press or call us at 301-253-0881. Provide a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card number, expiration date, and name on the card. Indicate whether you want e-mail or postal delivery. Phone orders are preferred and receive priority processing.
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