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Jul 24, 2025

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

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Extremism

Testimony

Jul 24, 2025

Daniel B. Shapiro testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism

By Daniel B. Shapiro

Daniel B. Shapiro testifies before the US Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism on US diplomatic strategies for a dynamic Middle East.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 23, 2025

A terrorist designation should only be the start in weakening Mexican cartels

By Aaron Kolleda

The Trump administration’s designation of several Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations must be followed by actions that meaningfully weaken those groups.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 18, 2025

Charai in National Interest: Why the Muslim Brotherhood Should Be Designated as a Terrorist Organization

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

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

In the News

May 6, 2025

Sales quoted in Newsweek on the global ISIS surge

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

May 6, 2025

Sales quoted in Fortune on the Cybertruck bomber in New Orleans

By Atlantic Council

Security & Defense Terrorism

MENASource

Apr 18, 2025

The case for designating Iran-linked crime networks as FTOs

By Jason M. Brodsky

Trump has been creative in designating international gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. He should apply the same standard to those linked to Iran.

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

Apr 17, 2025

The US must sustain counterterrorism operations in Somalia—the costs of retreat are too high

By Danielle Cosgrove and Doug Livermore

To maintain a foothold in East Africa’s security architecture, the US must prioritize continuity, including keeping the US embassy in Mogadishu open.

Africa Crisis Management

Experts