A Counter-Proxy Framework for the Middle East

Iran has long been a thorn in the American side, counteracting U.S. influence and allies throughout the Middle East. In the last fifty years, such belligerence has notably increased, perpetuated through various proxies across Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. This brief will cover how Iran is attempting to uproot America’s geopolitical foundation in the Middle East and how this outcome can be prevented through targeted policy solutions.

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December 12, 2025

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Nikhil Bawa

2025 Fall Fellow

Nikhil goes to The Harker School in California. He has an interest in American politics, foreign policy, and Middle Eastern history.

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Nikhil Bawa

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