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Through our Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, the Atlantic Council works with allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

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Jul 23, 2015

Egypt’s Ministry of Endowments and the Fight Against Extremism

By Tarek Radwan

Since the rapid expansion of the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) into Syria and Iraq, global leaders have struggled to understand the nature of support for extremist groups from local and international youth. ISIS affiliates have sprung up across the Middle East, including in Egypt where the government has waged a low intensity war with […]

North Africa

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

The Fuse Features Atlantic Council Event on the Future of Energy Markets

By Atlantic Council

The Fuse quotes Crescent Petroleum CEO Majid Jafar from an Atlantic Council event on the importance of oil demand and infrastructure development, not only in the Middle East, but also Asia: 

Indo-Pacific Middle East

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Eljarh on Libya’s Smuggling Network

By Mohamed Eljarh

International Business Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on the threats posed by Libya’s extensive smuggling networks:

Libya

Europe After The Vote

Jul 23, 2015

Sciubba: The Greek Financial Crisis is Making its Migration Crisis Worse

By Jennifer Sciubba

Strategic Foresight Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jennifer D. Sciubba writes for the Washington Post on how strained resources and xenophobia are creating a difficult landscape for migrants arriving in Greece:

Greece Syria

In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Slavin on US Companies in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

The Isaac Daniel Report quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin on the reintroduction of US companies to Iran’s market, following the lifting of sanctions:

Iran

MENASource

Jul 22, 2015

A Win for Women in Egypt’s Courts

By Nancy Messieh and Suzanne Gaber

Last month, Egypt swore in twenty-six new female judges, in the largest appointment of women to the judiciary since 2007. This brings the total number of female judges in Egypt to around eighty. Shortly after his own swearing in, Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend had announced his intention to appoint a group of female judges in […]

North Africa

Webcasts

Jul 22, 2015

The Future of Energy Markets: The Other Middle East Revolution

Please join the Global Energy Center on Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a discussion with Majid Jafar, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Petroleum, as part of the Global Energy Center’s CEO Series. Mr. Jafar will discuss how conflict and security issues in the Middle East, coupled with the low oil […]

Middle East

In the News

Jul 22, 2015

Lipke: How to Wage War Against ISIS Online

By Alexa Lipke

Transatlantic Security Initiative Intern Alexa Lipke writes for The National Interest on how to fight ISIS’s online influence:

Iraq Syria

In the News

Jul 22, 2015

LeBaron on Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Campaign

By Richard LeBaron

The Washington Post quotes Nonresident Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron on US efforts to reassure Saudi Arabia of continued US support in the wake of a nuclear deal with Saudi arch-rival Iran:

Iran Saudi Arabia

MENASource

Jul 21, 2015

Egypt through the Lens of the State Department’s Terrorism Reports

By Elissa Miller

The Department of State (DOS) recently released its 2014 Country Reports on Terrorism, offering an in-depth look at terrorism around the world and efforts various countries are taking aimed at its eradication. Several trends can be identified from the 2014 reports’ discussion of terrorism and counterterrorism efforts in Egypt, which are especially relevant given a […]

North Africa

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