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Brooks in Modern War Institute: Women in War, Lessons from History

MENASource
Apr 8, 2025

Legalizing child marriage in Iraq: Stepping back from the brink

By
Sareta Ashraph

While there have been some elements of relief that the Iraq parliament has pulled back from legalizing child marriage, the situation remains dynamic.

Iraq
Middle East

Brooks in Modern War Institute: Women in War, Lessons from History

AfricaSource
Mar 17, 2025

This Women’s History Month, focus on African women’s achievements, not just their challenges

By
Rama Yade

African women deserve recognition not just for the indignities they face, but for the heights they achieve.

Africa
Resilience & Society

Brooks in Modern War Institute: Women in War, Lessons from History

MENASource
Mar 10, 2025

Syria’s women face a new chapter. Here’s how to amplify their voices.

By
Diana Rayes , Hind Kabawat

It is critical for women to be involved in transitional justice and constitutional reform processes in Syria.

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
Syria

Programs

empowerME at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East is shaping solutions to empower entrepreneurs, women, and youth and building coalitions of public and private partnerships to drive regional economic integration, prosperity, and job creation.

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Events

Public Event
Mon, April 14, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Book launch of “Night Train to Odesa: Covering the Human Cost of Russia’s War”

Human Rights
Nationalism
Resilience
Resilience & Society

Public Event
Tue, February 18, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

The role of AI in transforming Saudi Arabia’s economic landscape

Economy & Business
Entrepreneurship
International Markets
Middle East

Online Event
Tue, January 28, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Innovating for good: Jordan’s impact-driven startups

Artificial Intelligence
Civil Society
Economy & Business
Entrepreneurship

Content

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 1, 2016

Brooks in Modern War Institute: Women in War, Lessons from History

By Max Brooks

Read the full article here.

Security & Defense Women

Defense Industrialist

Feb 12, 2016

End draft registration

By James Hasik

Rather than mandating that women register, just terminate that useless practice. Should women be registered for the draft? Now that Defense Secretary Carter has removed the exclusion of women from all combat jobs, the Army chief of staff, the Marine Corps commandant, and Senator McCaskill of Missouri want all women registered. The secretary himself says that’s […]

Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy

Webcasts

Nov 30, 2015

Politics, Government, and Women in Latin America: Better Than You Think?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launched its Women’s Leadership in Latin America Initiative featuring remarks by former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. The event took place on Monday, November 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Latin America Women

Report

Feb 12, 2014

The state of Arab transitions: Hope resilient despite many unmet demands

By Mirette F. Mabrouk and Stefanie A. Hausheer

Report authors Mirette F. Mabrouk, deputy director for regional programs, and Stefanie A. Hausheer, assistant director, examine the progress in achieving the original demands of protestors and contend that local actors would embrace greater international support to help facilitate genuine transitions. By examining six key themes—political polarization, constitution-drafting processes, transitional justice, economic progress, civil society […]

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Experts

Advisory Council member

Afua Osei

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

Fellow

Julie Recinos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Human Rights

Advisory Council member

Marsha Parcou

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

East Africa Entrepreneurship

Advisory Council member

Sheffy Kolade

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Entrepreneurship

Staff

Emilia Pierce

Deputy Director, Operations and Finance

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Conflict

Staff

Amy Cowley

Program Assistant, Forward Defense

Forward Defense

Conflict North & West Africa
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