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
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
Oli Scarff/Getty Images
Oli Scarff/Getty Images

His Own Worst Enemy
Argument
David Schenker
ABBAS MOMANI/AFP/Getty Images
ABBAS MOMANI/AFP/Getty Images

Where Have All the Palestinian Moderates Gone?
Argument
David Schenker
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