David Schenker

David Schenker is a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a former assistant secretary of state for Near East affairs during the Trump administration.

Articles by David Schenker
A Lebanese Army soldier stands guard in the southern Lebanese town of Naqura after Israel's withdrawal from the area, on Jan. 7.
A Lebanese Army soldier stands guard in the southern Lebanese town of Naqura after Israel's withdrawal from the area, on Jan. 7.

Surprisingly, the Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire Is Holding

Analysis
David Schenker
Fighters carry flags of Iraq and paramilitary groups, including Kataib Hezbollah.
Fighters carry flags of Iraq and paramilitary groups, including Kataib Hezbollah.

Leaving Iraq May Be Washington’s Wisest Choice

Shadow Government
David Schenker
A convoy of trucks carrying supplies for Gaza from Egypt waits on the way to the Rafah crossing on Oct. 16, 2023.
A convoy of trucks carrying supplies for Gaza from Egypt waits on the way to the Rafah crossing on Oct. 16, 2023.

There Is a Lot More Egypt Could Do for Gaza

Shadow Government
David Schenker
Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh gestures during an interview in his office in Beirut on Dec. 20, 2021.
Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh gestures during an interview in his office in Beirut on Dec. 20, 2021.

Lebanon Is a Global Sanctuary for Criminals

Shadow Government
David Schenker
Protesters supporting Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr occupy the Iraqi parliament in Baghdad, on Aug. 3.
Protesters supporting Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr occupy the Iraqi parliament in Baghdad, on Aug. 3.

Biden’s Indifference Has Given Iran the Upper Hand in Iraq

Shadow Government
David Schenker
Funeral in Sinai after terrorist attack
Funeral in Sinai after terrorist attack

Egypt’s Remilitarized Sinai Is a Future Powder Keg

Shadow Government
David Schenker
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30, 2018.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30, 2018.

Putin’s War Has Middle Eastern Countries Hedging Their Bets

Shadow Government
David Schenker
A fighter loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government is positioned at the frontline facing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the country's northeastern Marib governorate on Oct. 23.
A fighter loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government is positioned at the frontline facing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the country's northeastern Marib governorate on Oct. 23.

Biden Needs a Plan B for Yemen If Houthis Win

Shadow Government
David Schenker
Family members mourn assassinated Prime Minister Rafik Hariri
Family members mourn assassinated Prime Minister Rafik Hariri

In Lebanon, the Wheels of Justice Do Not Grind

Shadow Government
David Schenker
Pilot at LaGuardia Airport in New York
Pilot at LaGuardia Airport in New York

Biden Needs to End His Staff Travel Ban Now

Shadow Government
David Schenker
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His Own Worst Enemy

Argument
David Schenker
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Where Have All the Palestinian Moderates Gone?

Argument
David Schenker
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