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Michael Singh

Jan. 14, 2026, 10:50 AM EST

By Michael Singh

Michael Singh is managing director and Lane-Swig Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He is a former senior director for Middle East affairs at the National Security Council.

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