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New Atlanticist

Dec 1, 2023

What to expect in the next phase of Israel’s war against Hamas 

By Alex Plitsas

After a pause in fighting ended Friday, Israel will press ahead with a southern Gaza campaign that will face new challenges.

Conflict Israel
Bombing in Gaza seen from southern Israel

Inflection Points

Nov 18, 2023

The best antidote to surging Mideast violence and Iranian extremism? Regional versions of NATO and the EU.

By Frederick Kempe

To bring peace, the moderate, modernizing Arab countries and Israel need to work together to create institutions of collective security and economic development.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Ackerman featured on NPR

By Atlantic Council

Elliot Ackerman stresses the importance of memorials in order to better reintegrate veterans back into American society.

Middle East Terrorism

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Donovan quoted by Al-Monitor on identifying donors to Hamas

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Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Lipsky published in Politico on economic statecraft.

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full Op-Ed here.

Economic Sanctions Extremism

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Nusairat quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Arab mediation efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Lipsky quoted in New York Times’ DealBook on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Economic Sanctions Extremism

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2023

A Marine’s view: What Israeli ground forces will face in Gaza

By John B. Barranco

A US Marine who fought in Baghdad, Ramadi, Fallujah, and Kandahar shares insights on the challenges facing Israeli ground forces as they try to destroy Hamas in Gaza.

Conflict Iraq

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Bauerle Danzman quoted in Bloomberg on political risk and elections.

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Economic Sanctions Extremism

In the News

Oct 31, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on definition of terrorism and its application in the US, addressing case of Hamas

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On October 31, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of her project “Non-State Actress,” which provides a brief overview of the definition of a terrorist organization, act, and individual and how the additional requirements of designation are met and applied in the United States, addressing case of Hamas.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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