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Charai in the National Interest: Why Israel and Morocco are ushering in a new era of peace

By Atlantic Council

During a recent visit to Morocco, Israeli national security advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat did something highly symbolic: he expressed his allegiance to King Mohammed VI in Moroccan Arabic, demonstrating his own ties to the country as well as the greater history between the two nations. This is a historical moment, says Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai, which will mark a turn towards greater peace between Morocco and Israel and a return to the tolerance reflected in Morocco's history.

Charai in the National Interest: The blessings of the Moroccan-Israel agreement

By Atlantic Council

With the recent announcement of a normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, critics have downplayed the importance of this new agreement for Morocco. However, Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai argues, the agreement was not inevitable, but rather a remarkable breakthrough, presenting lessons on the benefits of a regional diplomatic approach to future negotiators. […]

McFate quoted in Rolling Stone on the lack of accountability that exists for mercenaries in the private military industry

By Atlantic Council

Hudson quoted in the National on hurdles to the finalization of Sudan’s removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Hudson joins PBS News Hour to discuss the impact of conflict in Ethiopia on regional stability

By Atlantic Council

Bruton quoted in ABC News on how allegations of atrocities will affect the trajectory of Ethiopia’s stability

By Atlantic Council

Bruton joins the Skimm to discuss conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

By Atlantic Council

Hruby in Foreign Policy: It’s time for an Africa policy upgrade

By Atlantic Council

Hudson joins BBC World to discuss the capture of Mekelle by Ethiopian forces

By Atlantic Council

Hudson joins Voice of America’s Nightline Africa to discuss conflict in Tigray

By Atlantic Council