Jon Alterman
Jon Alterman is a distinguished scholar and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). With extensive experience in U.S. foreign policy, he focuses on the complexities of U.S.-Middle East relations and the strategic interests of regional players. Alterman's insights often address the challenges facing American diplomacy in the region and the need for a cohesive policy approach amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies commented on Trump's approach to the war's outcome.
Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
Guyana· 2026-03-04
Jon Alterman at the Center for Strategic and International Studies commented on the difficulty of changing the Iranian government from the air.
Trump's Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gambleGuyana· 2026-02-28
Jon Alterman at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said, 'He wants to change the government.'
Trump's Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gamble
Tanzania· 2026-02-28
Alterman stated that Trump's influence over Israelis and indirectly over Hamas made a difference.
Cómo Trump presionó a Netanyahu para conseguir el cese el fuego en Gaza
Uruguay· 2025-10-12
Jon Alterman stated that Trump's influence over Israelis and indirectly over Hamas made a difference.
Cómo Trump presionó a Netanyahu para conseguir el cese el fuego en Gaza
Panama· 2025-10-12Jon Alterman remarked that Trump's influence over Israelis and indirectly over Hamas made a difference.
Cómo Trump presionó a Netanyahu
Venezuela· 2025-10-12Alterman noted that Trump's leverage with the Israelis and indirectly with Hamas made a difference.
How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden
United Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Jon Alterman is the director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who commented on Trump's trip.
¿Qué pretende Trump en su primera gira internacional? Las claves de su visita a Oriente MedioVenezuela· 2025-05-13
Jon Alterman explained that President Trump feels most comfortable in the Gulf region.
Lý do ông Trump chọn vùng Vịnh làm nơi đầu tiên công du
Vietnam· 2025-05-12
Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at CSIS, discussed the lack of coordinated US policies.
Trump to embark on Middle East trip to meet Gulf allies | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
