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MENASource

Dec 9, 2025

Is India losing clout in the Gulf?

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Until recently, Indian officials were careful not to pressure their Gulf partners on policies that ran counter to Delhi’s interests.

India
Middle East

MENASource

Dec 9, 2025

Western policy must include Iran’s neglected peripheries

By Rob Macaire

Now is the time for Western and regional policymakers to form a clear-eyed view of how they should engage with Iran’s minorities.

Iran
Middle East

MENASource

Dec 8, 2025

States shouldn’t waste the chance to establish a Syria Victims Fund

By Kate Springs, Celeste Kmiotek

A centralized fund would better support victims of international law violations in Syria, who face unique challenges.

Democratic Transitions
International Norms
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Aug 7, 2024

Understanding Nasrallah’s speech: How will Hezbollah avenge Shukr?

By David Daoud

Hezbollah must now respond to Israel, but a routine retaliation will not suffice, given Fuad Shukr’s stature and the location of his killing.

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Aug 7, 2024

Webster in The Interpreter: China’s high-stakes diplomacy: Managing Middle Eastern turmoil
China
Conflict

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Zaaimi quoted in Hespress on France’s new position on Sahara and its impact on Algeria

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
North & West Africa

MENASource

Aug 6, 2024

Can northeast Syria delink from the PKK?

By JP Reppeto

The United States needs effective allies in the northeast to stabilize the area and block an ISIS resurgence, while Turkey must prevent the entrenchment of a PKK-led statelet on its border.

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Bakir joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey;s Foreign Minister visit to Cairo

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

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Aug 6, 2024

Bakir in Middle East Monitor: “There will be no major war between Israel and Iran now”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Iran

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Tabaqchali in MENAFN:”Tabaqchali: Risks Of Widening Middle East Conflict Resurface”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Middle East

In the News

Aug 6, 2024

Citrinowicz in Aurora: “Preparing for attack: Iran’s obligation, differences of opinion and fear of escalation”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Iran

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in Common Dreams on Israeli Minister saying that ‘Nobody Will Let Us’ starve 2 million Gazans

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Samaan joins BBC to discuss tensions in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Middle East
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Gregory Waters

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Len Khodorkovsky

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Marie Forestier 

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Lima Halima-Khalil

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Nadia Farra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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