Middle East
Stretching from the Western Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, the Middle East continues to be a region struggling with violent conflict, political repression, and poor development. Numerous pro-democracy protest movements, a burgeoning youth population, and efforts to reform governments and lessen economic dependence on oil, however, are causes for optimism. The United States and the international community must remain engaged with the region to provide support for these positive moves and to address the many remaining challenges.
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MENASource
May 8, 2026
New avenues for Syria-EU cooperation are forming amid conflict in the Middle East
By
Marie Forestier
The May 11 EU-Syria High-Level Political Dialogue marks a step toward a closer partnership.
MENASource
May 7, 2026
Egypt’s bet on land monetization
By
Amir Asmar
There’s little doubt that Egypt's land development efforts will have measurable economic benefits, but they are unlikely, by themselves, to put the country’s economy on a solid footing.
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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.
