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As a strong ally in the Middle East, Israel’s domestic politics and geopolitical role are of primary concern for the United States. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has confounded one administration after the other, with various attempts at brokering a peace process falling short of success. As Israel inches closer to the east with increased economic cooperation with India and China, as well as semi-discreet displays of engagement with Gulf neighbors, Israel’s independent foreign policy and controversial domestic policies continue to shape its relationship with the United States.

Slavin: Netanyahu Offers Soothing Words, But No Clear Plan for Peace

MENASource
Jun 24, 2025

Dispatch from the Gulf: Finding middle ground amid Israel-Iran war

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Allison Minor

Congressional delegation visit coincided with Israel and Iran squaring off in a direct military confrontation.

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Israel

Slavin: Netanyahu Offers Soothing Words, But No Clear Plan for Peace

MENASource
Jun 18, 2025

Dispatch from Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s bunkers as Iran war erupts

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Sarah Zaaimi

The stakes are higher as two opposing rhetorics about the region’s future are at play: Pan-Abrahamism and Revolutionary Islamism.

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Slavin: Netanyahu Offers Soothing Words, But No Clear Plan for Peace

Inflection Points
Jun 14, 2025

Israel’s Iran strike provides a historic chance for Middle East realignment

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Frederick Kempe

History will remember this moment less for the Israeli strikes themselves and more for what follows.

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Israel-Hamas war

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are providing insight and analysis at speed and in depth on the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Israel’s response, and how the emerging conflict is upending the Middle East and the world.

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The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, seeks to broaden and deepen normalization between Israel and Arab and Muslim countries. It works with governments to produce actionable recommendations to deliver tangible benefits to their people.

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In the News

Nov 11, 2015

Slavin: Netanyahu Offers Soothing Words, But No Clear Plan for Peace

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on President Obama’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

Israel

In the News

Nov 8, 2015

Slavin: Officials Say New Israeli Rules Slow Aid to Palestinians

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Monitor on Israeli restrictions hindering international aid organizations from providing assistance to Palestinians:

Israel Middle East

In the News

Nov 3, 2015

Blanford: How Much Does Russia Care about Hezbollah?

By Nicholas Blanford

Middle East Peace and Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Blanford writes for NOW. on Russia and Iran’s cooperation in Syria, and how that has affected Russia’s relationship with Israel:

Iran Israel

In the News

Oct 16, 2015

Slavin on the Middle East

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss Afghanistan, Iran, Israel-Palestine, and US domestic politics:

Afghanistan Iran

In the News

Oct 13, 2015

Slavin: Key US Allies Israel and Turkey Face Tough Challenges

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on the new violence facing US allies Israel and Turkey:

Israel Turkey

In the News

Sep 21, 2015

Cohen on Israeli and Russian Cooperation in Syria

By Ariel Cohen

Foreign Policy quotes Global Energy Center and Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Ariel Cohen on Israel and Russia coordinating on military action in Syria and the larger implications of such an agreement:

Israel Russia

In the News

Sep 11, 2015

Tanchum on Israel’s Natural Gas Being Exported Via Turkey

By Micha'el Tanchum

Turkish-language Yeni Şafak quotes Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Micha’el Tanchum on what Egypt’s recent gas discovery means for Israel and Turkey: Read the full article here.

Israel North Africa

In the News

Sep 6, 2015

Tanchum on Eni’s Gas Discovery

By Micha'el Tanchum

Anadolu Agency’s Energy News Terminal quotes Eurasian Energy Futures Inititive Nonresident Senior Fellow Micha’el Tanchum on the benefits of Eni’s gas discovery to Turkey and Israel: 

Israel North Africa

In the News

Sep 1, 2015

Shaffer on Egypt’s Gas Find

By Brenda Shaffer

Nikkei Asian Review interviews Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Brenda Shaffer on Egypt’s gas field and the opportunities they offer Israel:

Energy & Environment Israel

In the News

Aug 31, 2015

Shaffer on Egypt’s Gas Discovery

By Brenda Shaffer

Reuters quotes Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Brenda Shaffer on the effect Egypt’s discovery of gas will have on Israel’s gas exports: 

Energy & Environment Israel
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Ahmed F. Alkhatib

Resident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Conflict

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Carmiel Arbit

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Civil Society Extremism

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Amir Asmar

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Israel

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Alia Brahimi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Civil Society

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Danny Citrinowicz  

Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Cybersecurity

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Ariel Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Politics & Diplomacy
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