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.

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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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Oli Scarff/Getty Images

His Own Worst Enemy
Argument |
David Schenker
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