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Mar 18, 2025

Warrick joins Al Jazeera to discuss Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy

By Atlantic Council

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Mar 18, 2025

Kabawat mentioned in The Orthodox Times on her meeting with the Patriarch of Antioch

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Political Reform

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Mar 18, 2025

Kabawat quoted in Barron’s on Syria’s national dialogue conference

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Political Reform

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Mar 18, 2025

Pavia joins i24 News to discuss Tunisia’s crackdown on opposition figures and political opponents

By Atlantic Council

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Mar 18, 2025

Kabawat quoted in The Economist on Syria’s future

By Atlantic Council

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Mar 18, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in The Jerusalem Post on the responsibility of Palestinian leaders to their people

By Atlantic Council

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Mar 18, 2025

Panikoff quoted in Newsweek on Trump’s approach to the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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Mar 18, 2025

Landmark SDF-Damascus deal presents opportunity, and uncertainty, for Turkey

By Ömer Özkizilcik

Despite positive signals, critical ambiguities remain in agreement between Syrian President Ahmed Shara and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi.

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Mar 17, 2025

Changing the conversation about religious freedom: An integral human development approach

By Fabio Petito, Scott Appleby, Silvio Ferrari, and Michael Driessen

Religious freedom is essential for human dignity and development. Persecution restricts minorities' access to healthcare, education, and jobs. Integral Human Development offers a holistic, inclusive approach, fostering dialogue and collaboration. To combat discrimination effectively, policymakers must move beyond protection and empower all individuals to contribute to society’s common good.

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.

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