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Aug 19, 2025

For enduring normalization, Israel must back democracy in Sudan

By Nasredeen Abdulbari

Israel should align itself with Sudan’s genuine pro-democracy civilian forces—not its military elites.

Conflict Crisis Management

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Aug 19, 2025

Boulos’s North Africa trip reinforces US ‘deals, not aid’ strategy

By Alissa Pavia

The US senior advisor for Africa’s visit to the region showcases that Washington still considers North Africa to be central to its foreign policy.

North & West Africa Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Aug 13, 2025

What to know about the history (and future) of the Hezbollah disarmament question

By Kristian Patrick Alexander

Domestic opposition and international demands have brought the question of Hezbollah’s arms to the fore, placing the group in an increasingly precarious position.

Arms Control Conflict
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Panikoff quoted in Aussiedlerbote News on Iran’s new foreign minister

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Independent on Russia using Iranian drones to bomb Ukranian civilians

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss ICC prosecutor’s arrest bid

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff quoted in CNN on the new Iranian foreign minister

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg TV to discuss presidential succession in Iran

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins NBC News to discuss Iranian President Raisi’s death

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May 30, 2024

Samaan in RealClear World: The Erosion of U.S. Leadership in the Red Sea

By Atlantic Council

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MENASource

May 30, 2024

A war is raging between Algeria and Morocco. It is being fought in the heritage arena.

By Sarah Zaaimi

As political tensions between Algiers and Rabat have continued to mount since 2020, another front is being fought with no possible détente in sight.

Africa Conflict

In the News

May 30, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by the Wall Street Journal on oil trade between China, Russia, and Iran

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China Economic Sanctions

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May 30, 2024

Rich Outzen joined i24 News (Israel) for an interview on attacks from Iraq against northern Israel
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John T. Watts

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