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Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. Former career diplomat. RPCV Morocco. Re-posts ≠ endorsements. https://www.academyofdiplomacy.org/members-1/gray/gordon

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · Aug 11

My warning about how State Department RIFs weaken U.S. national security.

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National security risks behind a wave of cuts at the State Department

"We have far too many challenges globally right now that we cannot afford not to have the very best working for the American people," said Gordon Gray.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 15h

The latest analysis by @dandrezner.bsky.social.

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The Strategic Costs of the Gaza War

Or, how Israel is losing America after two years of bloodshed.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 18h

We should never forget the tremendous human suffering we have witnessed over the past two years.

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Concerns for remaining hostages high as peace talks mark 2nd anniversary of Hamas attack

The second anniversary of the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel arrived Tuesday as negotiators met for the second day over President Trump's Gaza peace plan.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 1d

"The president’s challenge will be to stop viewing the conflict as a real estate deal with economic incentives, and to understand and address the parties’ existential narratives."

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The Weak Link in Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan Might Be Trump Himself

Israel and Hamas won’t go willingly.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 1d

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Can municipal polls help break Libya's political deadlock?

Eventually, with enough elected Libyans at the local level pushing for national-level change, they will stand a better chance of challenging the status quo, as it seems unlikely to come from the top.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 3d

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US, Italy, and Turkey alignment could push the needle in Libya

The US, Italy and Turkey can—through balanced diplomacy—reinforce the economic opportunities presented by institutional unification in Libya.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 3d

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Tunisian sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising president

A Tunisian man has been sentenced to death on charges of insulting the president and assaulting state security through posts on social media, the head of the Tunisian League for Human Rights and his lawyer said on Friday.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 4d

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Morocco and EU reach new trade deal including Western Sahara farming products

Morocco and the European Union have agreed to introduce origin labeling as an amendment to their agricultural deal, ensuring that products from Western Sahara receive the same preferential tariffs as those originating from Morocco, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said on Thursday.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 4d

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Tunisians remember the Israeli strike that bound their fate with Palestinians 40 years ago

HAMMAM CHOTT, Tunisia (AP) — Jamel Bahrini remembers the smell of dust and blood that clung to the air when he arrived at the scene of the strike in Tunisia ‘s capital 40 years ago, among hun…

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 4d

This column by @sgreports.bsky.social on Trump, Israel, and Qatar includes observations by Gulf expert @giorgiocafiero.bsky.social.

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Column | Israel may have underestimated Trump’s links with Qatar

The U.S. relationship with Qatar entered new territory this week with a security pledge from President Donald Trump.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 6d

Did you miss yesterday's discussion between Rob Malley (co-author of "Tomorrow is Yesterday" and @abuaardvark.bsky.social (Professor Marc Lynch)? If so, you can watch the recording.

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“Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine" | Robert Malley

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 6d

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Morocco rocked by violent clashes as youths protest health, education system

Violent clashes broke out in several Moroccan cities for a fourth straight night over health and education reforms, local media reported. More than 260 security officials and 23 civilians were injured...

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 6d

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Turkey in Libya: From tactical intervention to powerbroker

By balancing influence in both Tripoli and the east, Turkey now has a decisive role in shaping Libya’s political trajectory and long-term strategic future

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 6d

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Daughter of ex-Tunisian president arrested in France

Get the latest breaking news and headlines from the largest Arab News website. Get world news, sport news, business news, entertainment, lifestyle, video and photos.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 6d

@ishaantharoor.bsky.social spoke with Rob Malley, co-author of "Tomorrow is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine," for his column.

@imes-gw.bsky.social was pleased to host Rob Malley yesterday (9/30) for a discussion with @abuaardvark.bsky.social.

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Column | A veteran of Middle East peace talks reflects on a history of failure

Robert Malley, a key diplomat in the Clinton administration, talks Oct. 7, ending the war in Gaza and the collapse of the two-state solution.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 7d

With my observations about the 20-point plan announced September 29.

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Will Hamas accept Trump's plan for peace in Gaza?

Israel is on board with President Trump's 20-point plan for peace in Gaza. But the deal hinges on Hamas' acceptance.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 7d

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How Can Libya Reunify? - New Lines Institute

Since the toppling of dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s regime in 2011, Libya has been stuck in a cyclical trap of governmental mismanagement and violence. The country remains divided: The internationally re...

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 7d

LBC radio interviewed me about the 20-point plan for Gaza announced yesterday (Monday).

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 7d

David Ignatius writes that "a cynic — useful in any discussion of the Middle East — would caution that Trump’s plan is long on hope and short on practical tools for ravaged Gaza and a Palestinian population broken and embittered."

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Opinion | Trump pushes hard for his Mideast ‘deal of the century’

The president’s plan for a “New Gaza” is built on a real framework.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 8d

@abuaardvark.bsky.social will moderate this timely and important discussion with Rob Malley. Register below for this hybrid event tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. EDT. @imes-gw.bsky.social.

IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 8d

TOMORROW!

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more information about how to attend.

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