About the center

The Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East examines the barriers preventing many people in the region from reaching their fullest potential. Our work also highlights success stories of individuals and institutions who overcame significant challenges in pursuit of social, economic, and political progress. Inspired by these examples, we delineate practical and implementable policy recommendations that policymakers in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East can implement to unleash the region’s economic and human potential.

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We convene the most important stakeholders on issues of primary concern to the transatlantic community when it comes the Middle East and North Africa, from senior US and Middle East government officials to civil society activists and budding entrepreneurs.

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Event Recap

Sep 19, 2024

Senator Joni Ernst on how to expand cooperation among US allies in the Middle East

By Emily Milliken

Event recap of the N7 Initiative's public event with Senator Joni Ernst

Economic Sanctions Israel

In the News

Sep 5, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Hostages

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 1, 2024

Damon joins CNN to discuss humanitarian aid in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Aug 29, 2024

McCord quoted in BNN Bloomberg on Trump’s revised indictment claims

By Atlantic Council

Elections United States and Canada

In the News

Aug 28, 2024

Asat quoted in Nikkei Asia on UN HCR urging China to review Xinjiang policies tied to rights abuses

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

In the News

Aug 28, 2024

Asat quoted in VOA News on China’s willingness to engage with UN human rights body in Xinjiang

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

In the News

Aug 28, 2024

Husain quoted in The Print on Western conservatism’s need to engage BJP and RSS

By Atlantic Council

Australia India

In the News

Aug 28, 2024

Alkhatib in The Boston Globe: The Palestinian story I wish I could have told at the Democratic convention

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Aug 27, 2024

Fulton joins the China-Global South Podcast to discuss China’s growing influence in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 27, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss the timeline for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights