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Natasha Hall

@natashahall.bsky.social

Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Former mediator, humanitarian, government official All views my own #Conflict #Regimesurvival #Environment #Governance

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Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I wrote about the reasons for the durability of authoritarianism in the Middle East with @joosthiltermann.bsky.social. Spoiler alert: we don't think it's Islam or "culture." cihrs-rowaq.org/views-the-we...

Views: The West’s Enduring Stability Paradigm for the Arab Region - Rowaq Arabi Journal

Citation: Natasha Hall and Joost Hiltermann. 2025. “Views: The West’s Enduring Stability Paradigm for the Arab Region.” Rowaq Arabi 30 (3): 14-21, https://doi.org/10.53833/JZYZ5485. Predicting the sta...

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies@csis.org · last yr.

"President Trump’s recent announcement to lift sanctions on Syria is an important first step, but it’s not enough," write @natashahall.bsky.social and Ninar Fawal. Read more in @foreignaffairs.com on Syria's recovery:

Can Syria Recover? Why Sanctions Relief Is Not Enough

President Trump’s recent announcement to lift sanctions on Syria is an important first step, but it’s not enough. The United States and Syria’s other partners now need to clear the remaining…

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies@csis.org · last yr.

"The trends are clear: By 2050, every single country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will live under extremely high water stress," warns @mideast.csis.org expert @natashahall.bsky.social Learn more:

The Thirst for Power

The Middle East has battled water insecurity for centuries, but today, the region is on a razor’s edge. Tackling the politics and power dynamics that have exacerbated scarcity is the only way to…

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Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · last yr.

“There is so much assistance that is desperately needed to accomplish any of these things [that the White House is demanding] and to secure the country, let alone begin any kind of development...Time is running out.” #Syria spoke to @jmalsin.bsky.social @wsj.com www.wsj.com/world/middle...

U.S. Toughens Demands on Syria’s New Islamist-Led Leadership

The Trump administration wants Damascus to crack down on extremists and expel Palestinian militants in return for a limited easing of sanctions.

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Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · last yr.

My latest in the @nytimes.com on Syria. Don’t let a once in a lifetime opportunity for US foreign policy slip away

CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department@geopolitics.csis.org · last yr.

For the NYT, @natashahall.bsky.social argues "the smartest way to steer [Syria] toward a peaceful future is to engage with this government on concrete steps that steer the country toward recovery, security and a society that serves Syria’s people, not its rulers." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...

CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies@csis.org · last yr.

"Every country in the Middle East and North Africa will experience extreme water stress by 2050, meaning that all will be using at least 80% of their available water supplies," warns @mideast.csis.org expert @natashahall.bsky.social More on the politics of water insecurity:

Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East

While parts of the Middle East are inherently water scarce, tensions in the region and governance issues have brought the region to a tipping point. There is an urgent need to address the politics of…

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies@csis.org · last yr.

"The Middle East is no stranger to water scarcity and violence, but the region is now at a tipping point," warns @mideast.csis.org expert @natashahall.bsky.social Learn more about the politics of water insecurity in the Middle East:

Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East

While parts of the Middle East are inherently water scarce, tensions in the region and governance issues have brought the region to a tipping point. There is an urgent need to address the politics of…

csis.org

Aron Lund@aronlund.bsky.social · last yr.

"Qatar is set to supply Syria with gas via Jordan to improve the nation's meager power supply, three people familiar with the matter said, in a move that a U.S. official said had Washington's approval." Timour Azhari & Andrew Mills, @reuters.com www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Exclusive: Qatar to supply gas to Syria via Jordan with a US nod, sources say

Qatar is set to supply Syria with gas via Jordan to improve the nation's meager power supply, three people familiar with the matter said, in a move that a U.S. official said had Washington's approval.

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Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · last yr.

On the SDF-govt deal “Sharaa is reeling from the weekend’s violence…He is looking for wins w/ the intl community, knowing that Kurds have good relations w/ the US & even perhaps Israel. He’s playing a strategic game by signing the agreement.” www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/m...

Syria’s new government strikes deal to integrate powerful Kurdish rival in landmark agreement | CNN

Syria’s interim government says it has reached a landmark agreement with Kurdish-led forces to integrate them into state institutions as it tries to unify the country’s diverse communities after a dec...

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CSIS Middle East@mideast.csis.org · last yr.

Happening Tomorrow | @natashahall.bsky.social hosts a panel of experts to discuss a new CSIS report on the politics of water scarcity in the Middle East. 🕔 10:00 - 11:00AM ET 📆 March 11, 2025 📍 Online Register here:

The Thirst for Power: Overcoming the Politics of Water in the Middle East | CSIS Events

The CSIS Middle East Program launches its new report on water politics in the Middle East, edited by Natasha Hall. Hall will be joined by five regional experts to discuss water insecurity, aid cuts,…

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Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW report: The Thirst for Power: Overcoming the Politics of Water in the Middle East “water can no longer be put on hold in the region. The choice is stark. Either change course or face far greater challenges in the future.” #Iraq #Syria #Yemen #Jordan #Gaza #WestBank www.csis.org/analysis/tip...

Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East

While parts of the Middle East are inherently water scarce, tensions in the region and governance issues have brought the region to a tipping point. There is an urgent need to address the politics of ...

csis.org

Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · last yr.

Spoke to @MarcoWerman @TheWorld about the reemerging relationship b/w Syria's new govt and Russia. Astounding that Syrians would have to reach out to Moscow again and that the US is missing a historic strategic opportunity. theworld.org/segments/202...

The changing dynamic between Russia and Syria - The World from PRX

Syria’s new government is reportedly working with Russia as it rebuilds. It’s a surprising turn of events because Russia formerly allied itself with the Assad regime, which the current government topp...

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Natasha Hall@natashahall.bsky.social · last yr.

I’ll be on C-SPAN today at 8:45am to talk all things #Gaza, #Syria, and a bit of US foreign #aid. The three complicated topics that I’ve devoted about 15 years of my life to. Looking forward to your questions. www.c-span.org/event/washin...

02/18/2025

Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul discusses Trump administration trade & tariff policies and CSIS Mideast Program Senior Fellow Natasha Hall discusses the ceasefire between Isra...

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