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Feb 15, 2026

Six reasons why Trump should choose the military option in Iran

By Michael Rozenblat

The benefits of fundamentally changing—or even eliminating—the Islamic Republic could outweigh the risks if the alternative is an emboldened, undeterred Iran.

Conflict
Iran

MENASource

Feb 5, 2026

How Iran’s water bankruptcy seeped into the protest movement

By Nik Kowsar

Many of Iran’s protest hubs overlap with areas where severe water shortages in recent years have made life increasingly difficult for people.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

MENASource

Feb 5, 2026

How Israeli technology could help solve Iran’s water crisis

By Joseph Epstein and Dalga Khatinoglu

Iran faces a stark choice: find ways to access the world’s most advanced water technologies, or continue toward a crisis.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment
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Jun 18, 2024

Aboudouh joins China-Global South Project to discuss China’s diplomatic surge in the Persian Gulf

By Atlantic Council

China
Middle East

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Jun 18, 2024

Özkizilcik quoted in Media Line on Turkey’s ambitions for European jets after US F-16 fighter jet deal

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry
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Jun 17, 2024

Tran, Matthews, and CBDC Tracker cited by YouTube video on Saudi Arabia mBridge membership

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China
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Jun 17, 2024

Unpacking Influence: China’s Impact on US Strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Dana Stroul joins us to unpack China's impact on US strategy in the Middle East and North Africa, and delve into the strategic significance of 5G technology and cloud computing.

Economy & Business
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Jun 16, 2024

Charai in the National Interest: Assessing the G-7 Summit

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia
Middle East

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Jun 16, 2024

Nia joins Afghanistan International to discuss human rights

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Arabic

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Jun 15, 2024

Nia quoted in New York Times on Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Northern Europe

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Jun 15, 2024

Nia quoted in Globe Echo on Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap

By Atlantic Council

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International Norms

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Jun 15, 2024

Klamberg joins BBC Persia on Swedish-Iranian prisoner exchange

By Atlantic Council

Farsi
Iran

MENASource

Jun 14, 2024

Razing the dead: Contextualizing IDF cemetery desecration in Gaza

By Charles Johnson

When the IDF razes Gazan cemeteries, it also razes Palestinian heritage, culture, and claims to the land.

Conflict
Human Rights
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Experts

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

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Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Nathan Freier

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Saeed Al Nazari

Secretary General, Great Arab Minds

Millennium Leadership Program

Education Middle East

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Samir Altaqi

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Middle East

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Daniah Jarrah

Program Assistant

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society
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Turkey’s evolving role in a new global geopolitical and security order
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The future of Iraq-Syria relations
Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy Syria
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Reporters at risk: Navigating Iran’s internet blackout
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