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Jul 30, 2015

Cunningham on Taliban Leader’s Death

By James B. Cunningham

The New York Times quotes Zalmay Khalilzad Chair on Afghanistan and Resident Senior Fellow James B. Cunningham on the death of Mullah Muhammad Omar, the secretive leader of the Taliban:

Afghanistan Pakistan

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Jul 30, 2015

Tanchum: The New Nuclear Race

By Micha'el Tanchum

Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Micha’el Tanchum writes for Asia and the Pacific Policy Society Forum on China’s competition with Russia in the Middle East market for nuclear technology:

China Russia

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Jul 30, 2015

Goldwyn on Bidding for Mexico’s Energy

By David Goldwyn

Platts McGraw Hill Financial features Chairman of the Atlantic Council Energy Advisory Committee and Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Nonresident Senior Fellow David Goldwyn‘s paper “Mexico’s Inaugural Bid Round: What Happened and What’s Next?” in an article on how observers are waiting for Mexico to allay concerns over oil and gas bidding rounds:

Mexico

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Jul 29, 2015

Slavin on Iran Negotiations

By Barbara Slavin

VICE News quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin on the necessity of negotiations with Iran concerning the nuclear deal:

Iran

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Jul 29, 2015

Hawthorne: The US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue: Drift Along the Nile

By Amy Hawthorne

Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Amy Hawthorne writes for the Council on Foreign Relations about the upcoming US-Egyptian strategic dialogue:

North Africa

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Jul 29, 2015

Pham on Obama’s Visit to Kenya

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins BBC News to discuss the significance and goals of President Obama’s visit to Kenya:

East Africa

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Jul 29, 2015

Goldwyn on Mexican Security Issues

By David Goldwyn

US News and World Report quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Nonresident Senior Fellow David Goldwyn on the entrenched corruption and volatile security situation in Mexico deterring potential foreign investors:

Mexico

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Jul 29, 2015

Hof on Obama’s Focus on Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

Christian Science Monitor quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on President Obama’s focus on achieving progress in Syria before the end of his term:

Syria

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Jul 29, 2015

Lilley on Obama’s Visit to Kenya and Ethiopia

By Kelsey Lilley

Africa Center Assistant Director Kelsey Lilley joins CCTV News to discuss the strategic significance of President Obama’s visit to Kenya and Ethiopia:

East Africa Ethiopia

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Jul 29, 2015

Ricciardone on Importance of Separating PKK from Syrian Kurds

By Francis J. Ricciardone

Today’s Zaman quotes Vice President and Rafik Hariri Center Director Francis J. Ricciardone in an article on why it is important for Turkey to distinguish between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Syrian Kurdish militias, who have been among the most enthusiastic and dedicated fighters against ISIS:

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