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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 23, 2025

Greece’s population must be given reason to trust its government

By Elias Papaioannou

As Greece celebrates fifty years since the restoration of democracy, its government must prioritize rebuilding public trust in politics, creating expansive economic opportunity, protecting pristine landscapes, and investing in health and education.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

MENASource

Jan 21, 2025

The quest ahead for Lebanon’s new president: Secure a modern statehood

By Frederic C. Hof

Aoun knows what must be done to stabilize the Lebanon-Israel frontier. But the long game he wishes to contest and win centers on Lebanese statehood.

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Jan 17, 2025

Charai in National Interest: Donald Trump and the New Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

MENASource

Jan 10, 2025

To help build the new Syria, the US needs to better understand the Kurds and Arabs of the northeast

By Ömer Özkizilcik

Washington should take note of the complexities in the region and not be bound by the past. The security of the entire region is at stake.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Jan 3, 2025

Dispatch from Damascus: The challenges of rebuilding are becoming clearer in Syria

By Diana Rayes 

Syrians know they will not get what they need to rebuild as a society with one hand tied behind their backs, Diana Rayes writes from Damascus.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Dec 24, 2024

What role will the Gulf states play in shaping the new Syria?

By Joze Pelayo

Assad’s fall provides an opportunity for the Gulf states to wield significant influence over Syria’s future while adapting to Turkey’s rising prominence.

Crisis Management Economic Sanctions

MENASource

Dec 21, 2024

A US blueprint for Syria’s fragile transition

By Sana Sekkarie

As long as HTS is willing to evolve and accept constructive criticism, the US should engage with the group. Ignoring Syria’s new leaders will not make them go away.

Civil Society Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2024

Ukraine seeks further progress toward EU membership in 2025

By Kateryna Odarchenko

With little prospect of an invitation to join NATO while the war with Russia continues, Ukraine will be hoping to advance further on the road toward EU integration in 2025, writes Kateryna Odarchenko.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Dec 13, 2024

Nikoladze cited by the Washington Post on Georgian support for European integration

Read the full article here

Europe & Eurasia Political Reform

EnergySource

Dec 11, 2024

The United States needs a durable national energy strategy

By Sara Vakhshouri

The United States lacks a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy that can persist through election cycles and aligns energy security with broader national interests. Congress should address this shortfall by mandating a “National Energy Strategy” that establishes a durable energy policy framework.

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security
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Experts

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Rudina Hajdari

Former Member of Parliament, Republic of Albania

Millennium Leadership Program

Human Rights Political Reform
Melinda Haring

Fellow

Melinda Haring

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Civil Society

Fellow

Oleksiy Honcharuk

Distinguished Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Political Reform

Millennium fellow

Wardah Khalid

Senior Policy Adviser, Office of Refugee Resettlement, US Department of Health and Human Services

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Human Rights

Fellow

James Kirchick

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Central Europe Conflict

Fellow

Laura Linderman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

The Caucasus Political Reform
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