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Bryza joins CNN to discuss attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities

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Sep 16, 2019

Dagres joins the Monocle to discuss the bombing of Saudi oil facilities

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Sep 16, 2019

Slavin mentioned in CNN on US-Iran relations

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Sep 16, 2019

Slavin joins CTV to discuss Saudi oil attacks
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Sep 16, 2019

Slavin quoted in CNN Fareed’s Global Briefing on US-Iran relations

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Sep 16, 2019

Slavin joins CTV to discuss U.S. blaming Iran for Saudi oil attacks

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Sep 16, 2019

Can global energy markets withstand the attack on Saudi oil?

By David A. Wemer

Atlantic Council experts react to the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities and what it means for global energy markets and the wider region.

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Sep 16, 2019

From overtures for US talks to threats of war with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

Rejected again and embarrassed by the escalation in the Persian Gulf his policies have incentivized, Trump is likely to make similar belligerent comments this year and US-Iran relations will only worsen.

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Sep 15, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Why The Brazen Attack On Saudi Oil Could Force The U.S. To Act

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Sep 12, 2019

Nia quoted in Al-Monitor: Personal cost of journalism, political activism in Iran remains high
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