Middle East Programs in the News

Blanford in Now Media: ISIS on the Move in Lebanon?

By Nicholas Blanford

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Connable Writes for The National Interest on Need for US Involvement in Iraqi Reconciliation

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Task Force Member Ben Connable discusses the need for US involvement to further reconciliation efforts in Iraq following an Iraq Task Force trip to the country. Read the full article here.

Younis Quoted by The Daily Signal on Iraqi Politics and Protests in Iraq

By Nussaibah Younis

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Knights Quoted on the Current Political Instabilities and What They Mean for Iraq’s Future

By Atlantic Council

The Daily Signal quotes Iraq Task Force Member Michael Knights on the current political situation in Iraq and the lasting effects that it can have on Iraq’s political process. He discusses Iraq’s overall ability to come back off the brink of political/security collapse and sees hope in Iraq’s future. Read the full article here.

Younis Quoted by Wall Street Journal on Protests in Iraq and the Country’s Political Climate

By Nussaibah Younis

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Atlantic Council Event on the Iran Nuclear Deal Featured in Forbes

By Atlantic Council

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Hassan Writes for EastWest.ngo on the Perceptions of Iranians on Saudis on ISIS

By Kawa Hassan

In his latest publication, Task Force member Kawa Hassan, in cooperation with Adnan Tabatabai, delves into the mutual perceptions of Iranians and Saudis on ISIS, and highlights points that could be grounds for possible partnership between arch rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. Read the full article here.

Daniels Joins Rudaw to Discuss the Effect of US Troops on Syrian Kurds

By Owen Daniels

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Younis Interviewed by Rudaw on the Future of Iraq

By Future of Iraq Task Force

Blanford in Now Media: Israel and Hezbollah’s Deterrence Doctrine

By Nicholas Blanford

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