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Itani joins NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Syrian regime’s new deal with the Kurds and President Assad’s goals

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.

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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.

Conflict Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Issue Brief Mar 13, 2025

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

By Jonathan Fulton

Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.

China Economy & Business

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Itani joins NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Syrian regime’s new deal with the Kurds and President Assad’s goals

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Katz quoted in The Washington Post on Russia’s relations in the Middle East

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O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on Trump’s sanctions on Turkey

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Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

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Bryza joins BBC to discuss Turkey’s military incursion in to Syria

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Nawaz in The Indian Express on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

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Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey’s military operation into Syria and U.S.-Turkey relations

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Oct 11, 2019

Seven takeaways from Zelenskyy’s marathon press conference (and one surprise)

By Iryna Matviyishyn

At the press conference, Zelenskyy said he was ready to “sit down and talk” with Kolomoisky.

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Oct 11, 2019

Benitez quoted in Stars and Stripes on whether or not Turkey can be removed from NATO

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Oct 11, 2019

Katz quoted in Al-Monitor on Russia’s position in the Middle East

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The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

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

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

Content

Itani joins NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Syrian regime’s new deal with the Kurds and President Assad’s goals

Katz quoted in The Washington Post on Russia’s relations in the Middle East

O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on Trump’s sanctions on Turkey

Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

Bryza joins BBC to discuss Turkey’s military incursion in to Syria

Nawaz in The Indian Express on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey’s military operation into Syria and U.S.-Turkey relations

Seven takeaways from Zelenskyy’s marathon press conference (and one surprise)

Benitez quoted in Stars and Stripes on whether or not Turkey can be removed from NATO

Katz quoted in Al-Monitor on Russia’s position in the Middle East