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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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Apr 18, 2024

The KDP is boycotting the upcoming elections. Iraqi Kurdistan may get stuck in an electoral impasse.

By Sarkawt Shamsulddin

As the June election deadline looms, the future of Kurdistan’s political stability hangs in the balance.

Elections Iraq

In the News

Apr 18, 2024

Wechsler joins DW News to discuss the response to Iran’s attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Apr 17, 2024

Nusairat quoted in ISPI on Jordan’s intervention in Iran’s attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Apr 17, 2024

Goldwyn quoted in Asharq Al-Awsat on cutting inflation in Egypt
Economy & Business Financial Regulation

China-MENA Podcast

Apr 17, 2024

China vs. IMEC: The Minilateral Movement in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Jean-Loup Samaan joins to dissect the rise of the new minilateral movement in the Middle East, IMEC, the groundbreaking corridor, and its impact on the region compared to Chinese initiatives.

China Economy & Business

EnergySource

Apr 16, 2024

What Iran’s attack on Israel means for global energy

By Atlantic Council experts

On the weekend of April 13th, energy markets have shown a muted response to Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel. As Israel weighs its response, the risks to fuel prices and global energy security are extremely high. Our experts comment on what to watch for.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Politico on oil trade between China, Russia, and Iran

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Donovan quoted in Business Times on US enforcement of Iran oil sanctions

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Donovan quoted in Reuters on US enforcement of Iran oil sanctions

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Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Nusairat quoted in El País on Jordan’s intervention against Iran’s attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Middle East

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Alan Pino

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Owen J. Daniels

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Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Amir Asmar

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

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Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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