Middle East Programs in the News

Charai in The Hill: A reminder for the fight against despots: Citizens are victims

By Ahmed Charai

The current generation is challenged by democracy’s enemies. On the feeblest pretexts, a charismatic dictator has sent soldiers into a neighboring nation. Once again, the dictator imagines his prey is weak because it is a democracy, backed by other democracies. And, as everyone knows, democracies are ruled by the gales of public opinion, which may […]

Svetlova in State of Tel Aviv: The Battle for Israel’s Jewish Soul: Changing the Law of Return to Exclude Grandchildren

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council’s inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards to honor Arab leaders in business, social entrepreneurship, and arts

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – The Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East today announced the honorees for the inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards, who will be celebrated at a gala dinner on February 14. As the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center celebrates its tenth anniversary, the awards will honor outstanding figures […]

N7 Initiative mentioned in The Jerusalem Post

By Atlantic Council

Lipner interviewed by Formiche on Netanyahu’s dilemma between the US and the government.

By Atlantic Council

Charai in The Hill: The horrifying shift to lone gunman terrorism in Israel

By Ahmed Charai

Last week on the day of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as the memory of those lost in the Holocaust was commemorated around the world, a lone gunman shot eight Israelis from his car window. The innocent victims were killed walking peacefully toward their neighborhood synagogue in Jerusalem. Israel plunged into mourning while fresh attacks drew […]

Shapiro quoted in Jerusalem Post on Israeli-U.S. Relations

By Atlantic Council

Svetlova in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich: Israel’s Power Couple

By Atlantic Council

Svetlova quoted by NPR on Ben-Gvir’s visit to Jerusalem

By Atlantic Council

Lipner interviewed by Formiche on PM Netanyahu’s promise to expand Abraham Accords

By Atlantic Council