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In the News

Aug 25, 2025

Charai in National Interest: Iran Doesn’t Cease Fire. It Reloads.

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

MENASource

Aug 25, 2025

Dispatch from Syria’s Christian strongholds: A new government, a full political spectrum

By Gregory Waters

The conditions of Christian communities across the country remain varied, with the opinions of religious and community leaders deeply mixed.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 19, 2025

Charai in Newsmax: President Trump Can Defeat Muslim Brotherhood’s Grip on Mideast

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Freedom and Prosperity

New Atlanticist

Aug 8, 2025

Israel’s gamble in Gaza City signals a push toward negotiation—but risks a long insurgency

By Alex Plitsas

Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City is aimed at ending its war with Hamas. But without careful planning, it risks starting a new conflict against a brewing insurgency.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 24, 2025

Charai in Jerusalem Post: Israel’s moral dilemma: Being a picture of morality or destroying Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Extremism

New Atlanticist

Jul 16, 2025

Five questions (and expert answers) about Israel’s strikes against Syria 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our Middle East experts explain the roots of the crisis and what it means for Syria, Israel, the Druze, and the broader region.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Jun 25, 2025

Why King Abdullah’s rule in Jordan has endured despite turbulence

By Aaron Magid

With a struggling economy, little oil, and surrounded by wars, how has Abdullah remained in power for more than a quarter century?

Extremism Middle East

New Atlanticist

May 19, 2025

Amid India-Pakistan tensions, the US must rebalance its security priorities in South Asia

By Srujan Palkar and Mrittika Guha Sarkar

The United States should make Pakistan’s Major non-NATO Ally status contingent on Islamabad’s counterterrorism performance and economic reform.

Crisis Management Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

May 10, 2025

Experts react: India and Pakistan have agreed to a shaky cease-fire. Where does the region go from here? 

By Atlantic Council experts

With the fog of war still hovering over South Asia, Atlantic Council experts explore what's to come.

Conflict Extremism

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2025

Experts react: India just launched airstrikes against Pakistan. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share insights on India's missile strikes on Pakistan, which came two weeks after a terrorist attack targeting Indians in Pahalgam.

Conflict Extremism

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