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Jun 17, 2025

Why Hezbollah is unlikely to engage in the Israel-Iran war—for now

By David Daoud

As wave after wave of Israeli jets continue to strike Iran, Tehran’s proxy on Israel’s northern border remains quiet.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jun 16, 2025

Twenty questions (and expert answers) on the Israel-Iran war

By Atlantic Council experts

The escalation between Israel and Iran has raised many important questions about a region already facing crises on multiple fronts.

Conflict Iran

MENASource

Jun 13, 2025

China’s basing quest in the Gulf: Pipe dream or strategic reality?

By Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco

While the Gulf remains central to China’s long-term maritime aspirations, its near-term military footprint is likely to stay limited.

China Maritime Security
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May 14, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in The New York Times on campus protests and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

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May 14, 2024

Alkhatib mentioned in Breitbart on campus protests

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Israel

In the News

May 14, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg to discuss Biden’s Rafah arms stance

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Bakir quoted in Al-Monitor on Hamas-Israel diplomacy talks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 14, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins BBC to discuss the political ramifications of student protests against the war in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Elections Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Fulton quoted in The Guardian on China’s mediation role in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 14, 2024

Lipner quoted in The New York Times on Biden’s pause on weapons to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Lipner joins KNX News Los Angeles to discuss Israel’s next offensive of its war in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Panikoff quoted in South China Morning Post on US decision to withhold weapons supplies to stop Israeli assault on Rafah

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

May 14, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Kaush Arha in The National Interest

By Kaush Arha

On May 3, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Kaush Arha co-authored an article on The National Interest about major U.S. tech firms’ investments in China, despite difficult market and international conditions.

China Economy & Business
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Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Samantha Sutton

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Israel

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Peter Mandaville

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity

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Tom Mancinelli

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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Andrea Rigoni

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

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Allison Minor

Director, N7 Research Institute

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict
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