Andrew L. Fono is a partner leading the Iraq practice group of the international law firm of Haynes and Boone, LLP. As a Lt. Colonel in the US Marine Corps, Andrew spent considerable time in Iraq as a judge advocate, and was also involved in Rule of Law and domestic legal developments in the Iraqi judiciary. [email protected]
The Middle East Institute hosted Dr. Gregory Gause, Ambassador Michael Ratney, and Dr. Karen Young for an assessment of Saudi policy and the US-Saudi relationship in the wake of the MBS visit.
Israel’s Clan Strategy in Gaza: Using Disorder to Create Order?
This in-depth discussion focussed on Israel's use of non-state actors in modern warfare. Prompted by Dr. Yaniv Voller's 'Israel's Clan Strategy in Gaza,' a provocative new essay in The Middle East Journal, this conversation revealed how Israel has tried to rely on Gazan tribes and what this policy spells for stability and reconstruction.
The Middle East Institute has released the Syria trip report 'A New Day in Syria: Opportunities for Reconstruction and Renewal' in parallel to the recorded debrief. This 2025 Syria Trip Debrief provided context for the report and deeper insight into the recommendations mentioned.
