Shapiro quoted in Wall Street Journal on Israeli-U.S. Relations

Inflection Points Oct 9, 2024

Israel’s dramatic gains on Iran present a historic chance—and enormous risks

By Frederick Kempe

Israel may now have “escalation dominance” over Iran and its proxies, but a new bipartisan Atlantic Council report underscores why both Israel and the United States need a strong and long-term strategy for dealing with Tehran.
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Shapiro quoted in Wall Street Journal on Israeli-U.S. Relations

MENASource Oct 4, 2024

One year after Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attacks, here’s how the region has changed

By Atlantic Council experts

One year on, the Gaza War remains unresolved and the potential for war across the region is becoming more likely. Atlantic Council experts take on questions about the war’s impact—and its future.
Conflict Crisis Management
Shapiro quoted in Wall Street Journal on Israeli-U.S. Relations

MENASource Oct 4, 2024

Israel has lost its patience

By Nicholas Blanford

Since September 16, Israel has removed the gloves to stage a massive aerial bombing campaign targeting Hezbollah’s top political and military leadership and weapons sites to force the Iran-backed group to yield and redeploy its forces away from Lebanon’s southern border.
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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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Mar 9, 2023

Shapiro quoted in Wall Street Journal on Israeli-U.S. Relations

By Atlantic Council

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Testimony

Mar 9, 2023

Expanding the Abraham Accords: Testimony of Daniel B. Shapiro to the US House

By Daniel B. Shapiro

Normalization between Israel and its Arab neighbors has come a long way since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020. But what comes next?

Israel Middle East

In the News

Mar 9, 2023

Alissa Pavia quoted in the Washington Post on Israel’s far-right government and its consequences for Abraham Accords agenda

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Mar 2, 2023

Nusairat in ISPI: A chance for Amman to prove that it still has a meaningful mediating role

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 27, 2023

What the opening of the Abrahamic Family House Synagogue in the UAE means for the Jewish community and the rest of the world

By Marcy Grossman

The Abrahamic Family House, a mosque, church, and synagogue all sharing a multi-faith campus in Abu Dhabi is about to make its worldwide debut, opening its doors to the general public on March 1.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Feb 24, 2023

Rehumanizing the dehumanized: Rethinking People-to-People exchanges in MENA

By Tom Vizel and George Stevens

People-to-people (P2P) exchanges have long been recognized as a crucial tool in promoting peace and resolving conflicts.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Warrick in Estonian Free Press on Drone Stikes in Iran

By Atlantic Council

On January 30, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Warrick offered his expert opinion on the recent drones strikes in Iran conducted by Israel. Warrick argues Israel’s use of quadcopter drones in the strike not only left the Iranian regime humbled militarily and technologically, but also sent a strong reminder to the United States and the […]

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Feb 17, 2023

Hospitals under fire: how Europe can learn resilience from the Israeli experience

By Yoel Har-Even

To ensure they can provide care in the face of these adversities, European hospitals are learning to prioritize hospital resilience, which can be defined as the ability to withstand and quickly recover from attacks.

Israel Middle East

Transcript

Feb 15, 2023

Brett McGurk sets out the ‘Biden doctrine’ for the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

In a keynote speech at the Atlantic Council's Rafik Hariri Awards, the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa explains the Biden administration's strategy in the region.

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In the News

Feb 15, 2023

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

By Atlantic Council

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Amir Asmar

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Melanie Robbins 

Deputy Director, Realign for Palestine

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Itai Melchior

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Robert Fardi

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Dan Rothem

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Samantha Sutton

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