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Jul 9, 2013

Syria’s war threatens Lebanon’s fragile economy

By Faysal Itani

Two new issue briefs from the Rafik Hariri Center at the Atlantic Council evaluate the complex and pernicious effects of Syria’s civil war on Lebanon. Author Faysal Itani, Hariri Center fellow, details the economic challenges that Lebanon faces, particularly in light of the Syria crisis, and offers recommendations on how to avoid a protracted economic crisis, […]

Syria

Issue Brief

Jul 9, 2013

Beyond spillover: Syria’s role in Lebanon’s drift toward political violence

By Faysal Itani and Sarah Grebowski

Two new issue briefs from the Rafik Hariri Center at the Atlantic Council evaluate the complex and pernicious effects of Syria’s civil war on Lebanon. In this issue brief, Hariri Center Fellow Faysal Itani and Research Assistant Sarah Grebowski assess the political, security, and humanitarian implications of the Syria crisis in Lebanon. Events in Syria have sharpened existing fault […]

Syria

Issue Brief

Jun 24, 2013

US-Iran cultural engagement: A cost effective boon to US national security

By Ramin Asgard and Barbara Slavin

This issue brief of the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force outlines the 179-year history of US contacts with Iran, which have experienced periods of breakdown but currently are continuing at a low level despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties. It also recommends actions to advance these exchanges as a national security imperative—especially as the […]

Iran National Security

Issue Brief

Jun 12, 2013

Labor, technology, and innovation in Europe: facing global risk through increased resiliency

By Peter Engelke and Robert A. Manning

The world is currently undergoing a Third Industrial Revolution, one which challenges the long-term economic vitality of the transatlantic community. In the midst of this third revolution, Europe and the United States face growing threats from structural risks that, if left unaddressed, will undermine chances for long-term recovery from current economic difficulties.

Resilience Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

May 30, 2013

The political kaleidoscope turns again in crisis-challenged Iran: 2013 elections

By Yasmin Alem and Barbara Slavin

In the latest Iran Task Force issue brief, authors Yasmin Alem and Barbara Slavin analyze the political climate leading up to the June elections in Iran.

Iran

Issue Brief

May 21, 2013

Post-revolutionary politics in Libya: Inside the General National Congress

By Karim Mezran, Fadel Laman, and Eric Knecht

In the latest issue brief from the Rafik Hariri Center at the Atlantic Council, “Post-revolutionary Politics in Libya: Inside the General National Congress,” authors Karim Mezran, Fadel Lamen, and Eric Knecht analyze the evolution of Libya’s political landscape since the July 2012 elections for the General National Congress (GNC). In the lead-up to the GNC […]

Libya

Issue Brief

May 13, 2013

Egypt’s litigious transition: Judicial intervention and the muddied road to democracy

By Mahmoud Hamad

The Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East is pleased to release a new issue brief, Egypt’s Litigious Transition: Judicial Intervention and the Muddied Road to Democracy. Mahmoud Hamad, assistant professor of politics and international relations at Drake University, evaluates to the evolving role of Egypt’s judiciary in the country’s transition since the ouster of […]

North Africa

Issue Brief

Mar 19, 2013

Does Beijing Have a Strategy? China’s Alternative Futures

By Robert A. Manning and Banning Garrett

This Atlantic Council brief, authored by Robert A. Manning and Banning Garrett, assesses the challenges China faces–worsening pollution, corruption, and a growth model that needs sweeping reforms and examines the difficulties Beijing faces in addressing them.

China Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Mar 13, 2013

Six Months of Georgian Dreams: The State of Play and Ways Forward

By Laura Linderman

The latest Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center issue brief, “Six Months of Georgian Dreams: The State of Play and Ways Forward,” by assistant director Laura Linderman, reviews key developments following Georgia’s October democratic transfer of power.Download the PDF

The Caucasus

Issue Brief

Mar 13, 2013

A strategy for US engagement in the Middle East: Contain threats, embrace dignity

By Michele Dunne and Barry Pavel

The Middle East Peace and Security Initiative is pleased to release a new issue brief, “A Strategy for US Engagement in the Middle East: Contain Threats, Embrace Dignity.” Michele Dunne, director of the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East and Barry Pavel, director of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security evaluate challenges and opportunities […]

Middle East United States and Canada
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