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About IranInsight

IranInsight, a project of the Atlantic Council’s Future of Iran project, provides a unique look into Iran and its relationship with its neighbors and the United States following implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. IranInsight amplifies a diverse range of Iranian and regional voices, alongside Atlantic Council staff and partners, to showcase the […]

Future Europe Flagship Events

The Wroclaw Global Forum (WGF) The flagship of the Council’s programming on Europe, the Forum brings more than 400 top US and European policy and business leaders to western Poland each June for discussions on advancing democracy, prosperity, and security, both regionally and around the globe. With the aim of building a forward thinking Europe […]

Islamic Law and Human Rights in the Middle East

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Top News: ISIS-Affiliated Group Claims Attack on Giza Hotel, Bombing of Sinai Gas Pipeline

The Islamic State’s (ISIS or ISIL) Egypt affiliate, Sinai State, claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel near the Giza Pyramids the previous day,  according to a statement circulated Friday by sympathizers of the militant group. While authorities had said there were no casualties and that security forces were the target of the attack, […]

TTIP & Trade Action – December 2

By Samuel Dorshimer

Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström speaks at a meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on November 27. (Photo Credit: The European Union)   TTIP Graphic of the Week This graphic by the European Commission’s TTIP Team clearly indicates the challenges European SMEs are currently facing in exporting to the united States and highlights the gains for […]

EconSource: Russia Bans Imports From Turkey, Egypt Offers Replacement Goods

Russia’s government announced sanctions against Turkey on Monday, banning imports of fruit and vegetables, but warned that the scale of restrictions may increase. In the wake of the downing of a Russian jet that violated Turkish air space—Russia, one of Turkey’s largest markets for exports after Germany—has already halted most tourism to Turkey, which is […]