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As the MENA region continues to be the epicenter of news headlines, the Atlantic Council’s MENASource is a hub for thought-provoking and hard-hitting analyses about the latest trends, ideas, and debates. This online publication provides fast reactions and in-depth commentary on breaking news and key regional topics by a diverse team of experts and contributors.

MENASource brings you up-close to a region at the epicenter of geo-political headlines. It is the Atlantic Council’s hub for in-depth commentary about breaking news, key topics, and trends from our team of experts on the Middle East and North Africa.

The views expressed in MENASource are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the Atlantic Council, its staff, or its supporters.

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Syria: Is There a Pathway to Peace?

MENASource
Mar 26, 2026

As Iran attacks, the US should provide air defense for Iraqi Kurdistan

Washington faces a choice: Continue to defer to Baghdad’s procedural objections while Iran conducts unimpeded strikes on Kurdish territory or acknowledge the strategic reality and take decisive action.

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Syria: Is There a Pathway to Peace?

MENASource
Mar 17, 2026

A crisis in Egypt could be a warning sign for the global economy 

By
Khalid Azim

Market watchers should keep an eye on Egypt as an oil shock could cause financial turmoil.

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

Syria: Is There a Pathway to Peace?

MENASource
Mar 11, 2026

Three lessons from Libya for the war in Iran

By
Frank Talbot

Any outside power using force to attain a political outcome must define the end state it seeks, align coalition partners around a shared strategy, and establish credible escalation controls.

Conflict
Iran

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MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Syria: Is There a Pathway to Peace?

By Frederic C. Hof

These remarks were delivered to the Belfer Center Board, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University on September 24, 2013.

Syria

MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Top News: Dissolving Brotherhood Illegitimate But Will Not Hinder National Reconciliation: FJP Leader

By EgyptSource

Muslim Brotherhood and Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) leader Mohamed Ali Beshr said Monday that the court ruling issued dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood was illegitimate, but would not hinder national reconciliation or a political solution for the current crisis in Egypt.

MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Al Jazeera’s Media Lessons for Egypt

By Miriam Berger

Moments after the military announced Mohamed Morsi’s removal, Egyptian security forces raided Al Jazeera’s Egyptian station, disrupting service, confiscating equipment, and detaining journalists for alleged media law violations—and pro-Muslim Brotherhood biases. In the months since, Al Jazeera’s political and legal battles have kept the Qatar-owned satellite and online network a continued source of controversy in […]

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Top News: Russian Envoy Says Chapter VII May Be Cited in Resolution

By MENASource

Speaking before the Russian parliament on the eve of the UN General Assembly, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov asserted that there is no talk of adopting a Security Council resolution under Chapter VII, which can authorize the use of force, but Chapter VII could be cited in the resolution as a possible means to […]

MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Algeria’s Facelift Ignores the Disease

By Karim Mezran

After months of speculation about Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika’s deteriorating health and predicted incapacity to run the country, Bouteflika has demonstrated he cannot be written off quickly or lightly.

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 23, 2013

Top News: Egypt Court Bans Muslim Brotherhood Group

By EgyptSource

A court in Cairo has banned “all activities” by the Muslim Brotherhood. The ruling on Monday applies to the group, its NGO and “any organization derived from it,” presiding judge, Mohamed al-Sayed said.

MENASource

Sep 23, 2013

Top News: Syria Opposition Agrees to Geneva Talks

By MENASource

The Syrian opposition said Sunday it was prepared to attend a proposed Geneva peace conference on the condition that it was aimed at establishing a transitional government with full powers.

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

Translation of the Ministry of Justice’s Draft Protest Law

By EgyptSource

The interim ministry of justice drafted a bill that would impose several new restrictions on protests. The draft law was discussed by the cabinet and is now awaiting presidential approval. Below is a translation of text of the draft law as it was published by Al Ahram. 

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

This Week in Egypt – September 20, 2013

By Amira Mikhail

Catch up on the latest out of Egypt every week, with analysis, news updates, photos, videos, and more.

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

Top News: Islamists rally on Friday; Clashes break out in Suez and Alexandria

By EgyptSource

A number of protests was announced within Cairo and in certain governorates on Friday as part of the “youth are pillars of the revolution” Friday. The protests came after the National Coalition for Legitimacy, the Muslim Brotherhood youth and the Anti-Coup Youth Movement called for mass protests.

North Africa
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