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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 7, 2024

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

By Atlantic Council

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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

AfricaSource

May 3, 2024

Why Israel’s ties with Africa will survive the war in Gaza

By Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache and Simon Seroussi

The war has led to a bump in the road for Israel-Africa relations, but it will not result in a diplomatic break of the kind witnessed in the 1970s.

Africa English

MENASource

May 3, 2024

The UN Libya envoy’s resignation shows why the political transition is failing

By Karim Mezran

Regardless of who replaces Abdoulaye Bathily, the next special envoy will not be able to solve Libya’s political impasse as long as the leaders of the country’s factions remain unwilling to meaningfully engage.

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

May 2, 2024

Idlbi quoted in Raseef22 on Israel-Iran escalation

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Conflict

In the News

May 2, 2024

Idlbi joins Syria TV to discuss Biden’s obstruction of Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Economic Sanctions

In the News

May 2, 2024

Idlbi quoted in Arabi 21 on Biden’s obstruction of Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Economic Sanctions
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Zeina Boustani

Director, Strategy & Operations, Mastercard

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Tim Carlton Jones

Head of International Affairs, UK, Edelman

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Education Middle East

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Stephen Kalin

Foreign Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal

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Mark Donig

Head of US Strategy, Blue Laurel Advisors

Millennium Leadership Program

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Kurt Davis

Senior Director, Alvarez and Marsal

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Dan Murphy

Anchor, CNBC

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