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May 8, 2025

From rubble to rebirth: A model for Syria’s reconstruction

By Mahmood Alhosain

Almost six months since Assad regime collapse, four key pillars will determine whether this new Damascus can seize the opportunity.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

May 6, 2025

A blueprint for a trilateral Morocco-Israel-US investment fund

By Aïssa Christophe Agostini

Amid instability in the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Sahel, a chance to deliver on the promise of the Abraham Accords.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

May 6, 2025

Beyond the bomb: Ideology as the engine of Iran’s nuclear doctrine

By Marjan Keypour Greenblatt

The US cannot overlook that Iran’s nuclear program is not simply about deterrence—it is a tool for advancing a revolutionary ideology.

Iran Middle East
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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Ash-Sharq to discuss the situation in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

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Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Jazeera to discuss Hamas’ propaganda events

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 11, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Jazeera to discuss Hamas’ refusal to turn over Israeli hostages

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 11, 2025

Sales joins Fox News to discuss the role of the US in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 11, 2025

Klamberg quoted in Deutsche Welle on Trump’s executive order and its consequences on the ICC

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Israel

In the News

Mar 11, 2025

Milliken joins i24 News to discuss the UN staff member who died in Houthi custody

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Mar 11, 2025

Zaaimi quoted in Al Araby on the negative consequences of Trump’s policies on Arab-American relations

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Mar 10, 2025

Trump should embrace the Egyptian Gaza plan. It’s his best chance to secure peace.

By Ahmed Nabil

The Egyptian plan offers a base to secure many parties' interests and create the required regional stability to buy time for diplomacy.

Crisis Management Israel

In the News

Mar 10, 2025

Kroenig quoted in the Wall Street Journal on President Trump’s foreign policy dealmaking

On March 7, Matthew Kroening, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on US President Donald Trump’s tactics to bring opposing sides to the negotiation table to make substantive deals to solve the world’s most complex conflicts. He noted that President Trump is already using his […]

Crisis Management Middle East

MENASource

Mar 10, 2025

Syria’s women face a new chapter. Here’s how to amplify their voices.

By Diana Rayes , Hind Kabawat

It is critical for women to be involved in transitional justice and constitutional reform processes in Syria.

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Syria
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Chama Mechtaly

Co-Founder, The Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty and Tolerance

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