Gulf Security

Content

MENASource

Sep 24, 2024

Do the Houthis really have a hypersonic missile?

By Emily Milliken

The claim is concerning for more than just the high speeds; Hypersonic missiles are difficult for missile-defense systems to intercept.

Conflict Iran

Event Recap

Sep 19, 2024

Senator Joni Ernst on how to expand cooperation among US allies in the Middle East

By Emily Milliken

Event recap of the N7 Initiative's public event with Senator Joni Ernst

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Israel

MENASource

Sep 11, 2024

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the Abraham Accords quietly turns four

By Marcy Grossman

The Abraham Accords have laid a foundation far beyond any one conflict for greater peace in the region.

Conflict Israel

MENASource

Aug 22, 2024

Ensuring the UAE’s food security in an unstable region

By Hadi Fathallah

To safeguard its future, the UAE must urgently recalibrate its food security strategy while adapting to rapidly evolving global challenges.

Economy & Business Middle East
SM-3 is launched from guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh during ballistic missile flight test in Pacific Ocean

Report

Aug 9, 2024

What attacks on shipping mean for the global maritime order

By Elisabeth Braw

This report discusses the history of attacks on shipping, the rules implemented to keep shipping safe, and the new and serious threats posed by the Houthis and other actors. It also discusses steps Western governments and the shipping industry can take to reduce the harm posed by such attacks.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

In the News

Jul 26, 2024

Pelayo quoted in TRT World on Houthis’ attacks against Israel ships

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2024

Experts react: What Netanyahu’s address to Congress reveals about the state of US-Israel relations

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts break down Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech and what it says about his approach to relations with the United States and to Israel’s war in Gaza.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Plitsas quoted in CheckYourFact on Houthis claiming to hit US warships

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Jerusalem Post on Israeli-Saudi normalization as part of a US defense treaty

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Israel

In the News

Jun 28, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Wall Street Journal on US defense treaty with Saudi Arabia and Israeli normalization

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Israel