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MENASource

Dec 7, 2025

Syria’s civil society must take center stage in reconstruction

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Tara Kangarlou and Merissa Khurma</span>

One year since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria stands to have the most potential to showcase how local ownership can accelerate reconstruction.

Civil Society Middle East

MENASource

Dec 7, 2025

One year after Assad’s fall, here’s what’s needed to advance justice for Syrians

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Elise Baker and Ahmad Helmi</span>

The second year of a post-Assad Syria requires structural reform, victim-centered leadership, and international reinforcement.

Democratic Transitions International Norms

MENASource

Dec 3, 2025

All West Bank annexation proposals are illegal—and put core international principles at risk

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Elise Baker</span>

States agreed to respect territorial integrity because they knew the deadly consequences of wars of aggression and annexation.

International Norms International Organizations

MENASource

Nov 25, 2025

Mali is at a turning point that risks a ‘disastrous domino effect’

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Haleigh Bartos and John Chin</span>

A JNIM seizure of power, though less likely, is possible—and threatens to turn Mali into Africa’s Afghanistan.

Africa North & West Africa

MENASource

Nov 21, 2025

Syria joining the anti-ISIS coalition is a westward pivot—with opportunities and risks

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Merissa Khurma and Giorgio Cafiero</span>

The decision is a shift in the country’s alignment—from Russian and Iranian spheres of influence to one in NATO and GCC regional orbits.

Democratic Transitions Middle East

MENASource

Nov 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s next horizon: Building human capital beyond Vision 2030

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Khalid Azim</span>

Riyadh still needs to take fully support small and medium-sized enterprises—the true engines of job creation.

Economy & Business Middle East

MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

The MBS visit to the White House could revive IMEC

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Afaq Hussain</span>

After October 7, the corridor that once symbolized economic integration in the Middle East became a victim of regional instability.

India Middle East

MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

The Trump-MBS meeting should center on Iran nuclear strategy

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Danny Citrinowicz  </span>

The Saudi crown prince has significant incentive to raise the need to renew Iran nuclear negotiations in his meeting with the US president.

Iran Middle East

MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

The Trump-MBS meeting comes at a pivotal moment for Vision 2030

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Frank Talbot</span>

Saudi Arabia is looking to attract more international investors, keep supply chains running, and maintain a consistent stream of visitors.

Economy & Business Middle East

MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

Peace, pacts, and recognition: Saudi Arabia at the forefront of a new Middle East

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">R. Clarke Cooper</span>

Trump and other US officials remain eager to add Saudi Arabia to the Abraham Accords rota and to strike a defense pact.

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
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