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MENASource

Mar 8, 2024

Journalist Arwa Damon on conflict reporting: ‘You will leave a part of yourself behind’

By Holly Dagres

The multi-award-winning journalist was interviewed by our MENASource editor to discuss her recent projects, mental health in journalism, and the importance of effective storytelling.

Human Rights Middle East

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Katz in The Russia Program: What Underlies Moscow’s Good Relations with the US’s Middle East Partners in the Ukraine War Era?

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Iran

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Özkizilcik in Anadolu Agency: How the PKK is becoming Syrian

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Samaan in Channel News Asia: Commentary: After a fatal strike, restraint becomes a challenging option for the US

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales quoted in Foreign Policy on countering Iran with force

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Pfaff quoted in Politico on prospects of a US-Iran war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales joins Fox News to discuss risks of telegraphing strikes against Iranian proxy groups

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Damon quoted in Zawya on her documentary following survivors of conflict

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

MENASource

Feb 20, 2024

Here’s what an uncoordinated US withdrawal from Syria would look like. It’s bad for many partners, but especially Turkey.

By Ömer Özkizilcik

An uncoordinated withdrawal from Syria by the United States could pose significant risks for Turkey, leaving the country alone against Iran and Russia.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

Experts react

Feb 5, 2024

Experts react: US retaliation for the deadly attack in Jordan has begun. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts interpret the United States' ongoing strikes against Iran-linked targets—and how Tehran and its proxies might view this response.

Conflict Crisis Management

Experts