Security & Defense

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

Content

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in AI-Monitor on Turkey and Italy’s interest in Qatar

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Italy

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on Qatar’s role in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in Caliber on the consequences of the fall of Assad for Russia and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Katz in the Kyiv Post: Can Putin really keep Russia’s bases in Syria?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Political Reform

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir in Middle East Eye: Israel’s attacks on Syria threaten regional stability and will ultimately backfire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir in Anadolu Ajansi: The Iran-led narcotics empire: Syria’s Captagon trade unveiled

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Citrinowicz in The Institute for National Security Studies: The solution to the Houthi problem Is not in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Alkhatib featured in Foreign Policy on his opinions on Gaza and Israel

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Alkhatib joins i24 News to discuss the humanitarian conditions in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Citizen Digitals on the possibility of Trump ending the Gaza war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

Experts

Events