Abdullah Hayek is an independent Middle East analyst and consultant based in Washington, D.C. He recently specialized in the political, economic, and military affairs of the Levant, Iraq, and Arabian Gulf regions at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He holds a master’s degree in international relations from San Francisco State University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Fullerton. Follow him on X: @ahayek99.
U.S.-Iran Negotiations at the Crossroads
The nuclear talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran have reached a critical juncture in recent days. At stake is a core security principle emphasized by Washington and its…
Russia Wants to Make Libya its New Syria
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, marked the end of an era for Russian influence in the Middle East. For over five decades, Syria had been…
How Lebanon Can Dismantle Hezbollah’s Grip on Power
After fourteen months of war between Israel and Hezbollah that left nearly 2,800 people dead – the vast majority Lebanese civilians – and wrecked much of southern Lebanon and Beirut’s…
Risks and Benefits of Investing in a Post-Assad Syria
Introduction The prospect of a post-Assad Syria presents both opportunities and challenges for public and private investors. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, has ushered in…