Thomas Strouse

Thomas Strouse is a Director at Foreign Reports Inc., an oil consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. At Foreign Reports, he contributes to the firm’s daily intelligence reports on political developments relevant to oil markets, with a particular emphasis on the Middle East. He has studied Arabic in Egypt and Syria and is expected to graduate with his Masters degree in Middle East Studies from George Washington University in May 2010.

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Articles by Thomas Strouse

Kata’ib Hezbollah and the Intricate Web of Iranian Military Involvement in Iraq

It is no secret that Iran’s influence runs deep in Iraq. Most Iraqi politicians with close ties to Iran, however, are wary of tarnishing their nationalist credentials by admitting that

Will Nigeria’s Amnesty Campaign Have a Lasting Impact on the Delta Insurgency?

Soon after amnesty was offered in early August 2009, few seemed to take notice when Osama Bin Laden surrendered to authorities. Two weeks later, the leader led more than 20

Media Appearances

Jamestown Senior Fellow Olevs Nikers interviewed by Newseek

Jamestown Senior Fellow Olevs Nikers was interviewed by Newsweek for their article “Has WWIII Already Begun?” on the current state of global conflicts. Nikers states,... MORE

Books and Reports

Diplomacy in the Land of No Good Options: Assessing North Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine and the Prospects for Denuclearization

It is late in 2018, a year that has been characterized by twists and turns in the U.S.-North Korean relationship. It may prove to be a pivotal year in the 70-year history of this tortured relationship. Or, as many pundits predict, it may turn out to be another journey... MORE