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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

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2025

Experts react: Israel just attacked Iran’s military and nuclear sites. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts shed light on Israel’s major attack against Iran targeting its nuclear facilities and its implications for the region.

Conflict Defense Policy

MENASource

Jun 10, 2025

Why DDR programs are the missing link to Syrian stability

By Muhsen al-Mustafa

With the end of Western sanctions, Syria faces a rare opportunity to address the imbalances of the post-conflict period.

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
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May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins W Radio to discuss a potential Israeli response to Iran attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins Times Radio to discuss potential Israeli retaliation against Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg Daybreak to discuss escalation between Israel and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Israel

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss Iranian deterrence against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Channel 4 News on Iran drone and missile attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff featured in Atlantic Council social media on the regional impacts of Iran’s retaliation against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Alkhatib in The National News: Israel’s war has killed 31 members of my family, yet it’s vital to speak out against Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 7, 2024

Panikoff in Newsweek: Saudi Arabia Just Glimpsed a Version of Its Future Thanks to Iran – Opinion

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Iran

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2024

Seven questions (and answers) if the ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli officials

By Mark Klamberg

Israel’s government has voiced its concern in recent days that the International Criminal Court will soon issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials in connection with the war in Gaza.

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 3, 2024

Charai in The National Interest: Nationwide Campus Protests Shock and Appall

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Middle East
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Experts

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Newton Howard

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Artificial Intelligence English

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Len Khodorkovsky

Nonresident senior fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Staff

Melanie Robbins 

Deputy Director, Realign for Palestine

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Extremism

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Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Middle East

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Alan Pino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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

Intelligence Iran
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