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Jun 9, 2025

Armenia’s ‘crossroads’ offers the US and Israel a rare opportunity

By Sheila Paylan

Clinching peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan offers the US and Israel a rare chance to tilt the balance of power in the South Caucuses.

Europe & Eurasia Israel

MENASource

Jun 4, 2025

Why Iraq should build bridges with its ‘new’ neighbor, Syria

By Shermine Serbest

Iraq’s position on the Syria transition is split between two camps: the official government, and that of the powerful non-state actors.

Iraq Middle East

MENASource

Jun 4, 2025

What Lebanon’s municipal election results mean for Hezbollah

By David Daoud

Municipal election results did not demonstrate the militant group’s dominance over Lebanon’s Shiites, but Hezbollah nevertheless retains popularity.

Elections Lebanon
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Nov 1, 2023

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering spoke to Voice of America

GCH nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering told VOA Mandarin that China’s criticism of Israel and support for a Palestinian state reflects an ongoing effort by Beijing to create deeper ties with Muslim countries.

China Middle East

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Nusairat quoted in The Hill on Israel’s invasion of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Bauerle Danzman quoted in Bloomberg on political risk and elections.

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In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Warrick on WBUR On-Point: Lessons for Israel from the U.S. invasion of Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

McCord on MSNBC Deadline White House: Nicolle: ‘A Chilling Warning’ – the threat of terrorism in the wake of Hamas October 7 attack

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Fulton in BBC News: What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Warrick for Jewish News Syndicate: Postwar Gaza planning: An initial checklist

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Oct 31, 2023

Israel claims it is no longer occupying the Gaza Strip. What does international law say?

By Celeste Kmiotek

The laws of occupation codify a basic principle of humanity: those with effective control over a population have obligations to protect it.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Oct 31, 2023

Warrick on Amanpour & Company (Season 1): Post-war planning for Gaza “way behind,” says former U.S. State Dept. Official

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 31, 2023

Samaan for The National: The world must step up to help a troubled Sahel

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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