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MENASource

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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May 2, 2024

Idlbi quoted in Raseef22 on Israel-Iran escalation

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May 2, 2024

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

By Atlantic Council

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May 2, 2024

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

By Atlantic Council

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May 2, 2024

Idlbi interviewed in Al Jumhuriyah to discuss the Syria Strategy Project

By Atlantic Council

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May 2, 2024

A fair wind over Mesopotamia, or just hot air?

By Rich Outzen

The first trip to Iraq in a decade by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could lead to significant cooperation for the stability of the region.

Iraq
Middle East

Event Recap

Apr 30, 2024

MENA’s economic outlook from the Atlantic Council’s IMF/World Bank Week

By Charles Johnson and JP Reppeto

Highlights from empowerME's week of events during this year's World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring meetings.

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In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Samaan quoted in The National News on Israeli military spending

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Bakir mentioned in The Stock Dork on a potential Turkish offensive into Iraq

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in IslamiCity on Palestinian statehood

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Apr 30, 2024

Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on China’s diplomatic role in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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Lyndsey Merrill Feinberg

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Middle East Programs

Global Energy Center Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Peter Mandaville

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Tom Mancinelli

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Martin Zuber

Senior US Navy Fellow

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Khalid Azim

Director, MENA Futures Lab

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Maisoon H. Kafafy

Senior Advisor, Middle East Programs

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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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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