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Rachel Brandenburg

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Rachel Brandenburg

@RCBrandenburg

Foreign policy professional, MENA enthusiast. Opinions are my own.

Joined June 2009

Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
May 30, 2025
This seems incredibly short-sighted and self-defeating by Israel. For these countries to plan a coordinated visit to the PA is significant. It signals to the PA, Palestinians, and also to Israel that there is a coalition willing to work together on a better way forward for all.
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
May 30, 2025
🚨🚨🚨Israel decided to block a visit by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey to the Palestinian Authority which was planned for Sunday, Israeli official says
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jun 23, 2025
Iranian pre-coordination with Qatar is smart and suggests they are still interested in de-escalation. Absent further retaliation, Trump should take the win and urge Netanyahu to wrap up the military operations ASAP so all can move to end the war through negotiations.
Michael Weiss
@michaeldweiss
Jun 23, 2025
LOL.
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jul 1, 2021
Very excited for the opportunity to join the @CNASdc Middle East team as an Adjunct Senior Fellow!
Ilan Goldenberg
@ilangoldenberg
Jul 1, 2021
Very Excited to have @rcbrandenburg Join our Middle East team ⁦@CNASdc⁩ as an Adjunct Senior Fellow cnas.org/press/press-re…
Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jun 11, 2025
Israel's interest in advancing diplomatic channels withe new Syrian regime is a positive development. I hope the Trump administration welcomes the opportunity to facilitate these discussions and try to build a more constructive relationship between Israel & Syria. 1/
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
Jun 11, 2025
Scoop: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. envoy Tom Barrack he's interested in negotiating new agreements with the new Syrian government, with the U.S. serving as mediator, Israeli officials said. My story on @axios axios.com/2025/06/11/isr…
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jun 30, 2025
This is an important channel to maintain and grow. To reach full "peace" or normalization will take time, but any chance for Israel & Syria to build dip. relations - even if just re security for now -- will be useful to advancing long-term stability and security for both.
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
Jun 30, 2025
The Trump administration is holding "preliminary discussions" with Israel and Syria on a potential security agreement between the longtime enemy states, U.S. and Israeli officials tell me. My story on @axios axios.com/2025/06/30/tru…
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
May 30, 2025
Replying to @RCBrandenburg
Both Israel and the US should be applauding such an initiative. This is the type of support needed if ever there is to be support for PA reform so it can govern effectively & if ever Israel is to be further integrated diplomatically & economically into the region.
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Dec 21, 2018
"In leaving a department he has served loyally and well and in issuing a politely stark warning about the state of the republic, Mattis has done what he has done since he was a Marine lieutenant: he has led by example...he has scored for the home team." - @FredericHof
Atlantic Council
@AtlanticCouncil
Dec 21, 2018
“Consistent with his record of service, he has chosen the path of honorable exit.” The verdict of @FredericHof, former special advisor for transition in Syria at US Department of State, on Gen James Mattis. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…
Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jul 16, 2025
The Trump administration is imploring Israel to take a beat in Syria and stop inflaming the situation through use of force - and they are right to do so. Israel should back off this front and focus on defending itself where appropriate, but within its own territory. 1/
Barak Ravid
@BarakRavid
Jul 16, 2025
🚨ממשל טראמפ ביקש מישראל ביום רביעי פעם נוספת להפסיק את התקיפות בסוריה ולפתוח בדיאלוג עם הממשלה בדמשק על מנת להרגיע את המתיחות, כך אמר לי בכיר אמריקני 🚨השליח המיוחד של ארה"ב לסוריה, טום בראק, קיים מספר שיחות ביום שלישי ורביעי עם השר רון דרמר, מקורבו של ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו,
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Apr 14, 2025
An insightful account of the defense of Israel against Iran one year ago today from @DanielBShapiro. This also reflects the importance of a strong US-Israel security relationship, the US moving Israel to the CENTCOM area of responsibility, and expanding regional integration.
Dan Shapiro
@DanielBShapiro
Apr 13, 2025
One year ago tonight, my team and I spent the night working in the Pentagon as our @CENTCOM colleagues, the @IDF, and allied militaries conducted a stunning defense of Israel against an unprecedented direct Iranian attack.
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jul 12, 2022
Replying to @JonathanLordDC and @CNASdc
Amazing -- congratulations!!
Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Apr 8, 2025
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday for the second time during Trump's second administration. What did the meeting achieve? In short, very little. A 🧵--
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
May 6, 2025
I applaud news of a ceasefire between the US and Houthis, but am skeptical that this will lead to lasting change or much more sense of stability and security in the region. That it doesn't account for Houthi attacks on Israel is notable. A 🧵 -- axios.com/2025/05/06/hou…
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jul 28, 2025
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is devastating. There is a moral imperative to do more, urgently, to alleviate the human suffering. And it is long past time time for a ceasefire & hostage deal, followed by an end to the war. Full statement from @IsraelPolicy4m --
Israel Policy Forum
@IsraelPolicy4m
Jul 28, 2025
Statement | Israel Policy Forum Calls for Urgent Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: The scale of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is devastating, and alleviating the human catastrophe in Gaza is a moral imperative. We are relieved that Israel has begun to take some
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Rachel Brandenburg
@RCBrandenburg
Jun 15, 2025
Useful 🧵on why de-escalation is going to be tough before Israel feels it has achieved it's military aims in Iran & what may be needed to get there, especially if the US isn't going to join the fight.
Gregg Carlstrom
@glcarlstrom
Jun 15, 2025
Quick 🧵 on where we are right now. Calls for de-escalation (a reflex for diplomats) are going to fall on deaf ears. Israel chose a war; Israel and Iran are on an escalatory path. If anything can push them off that path it will probably be military constraints, not diplomacy.
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