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May 9, 2025

Why Trump’s Middle East trip should set sights beyond business deals

By Daniel B. Shapiro

By all accounts, US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Gulf will not prioritize major diplomatic breakthroughs.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

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
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Oct 24, 2023

The legal challenges in holding Iran accountable for supporting Hamas

By C. Anthony Pfaff

Under current international law, a state actor may only be responsible for the actions of a proxy if it directs the proxy to take those actions or knows that the provided material would be used to commit certain crimes.

Iran Israel

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Davidzon in Tablet: Netanyahu’s deal with Putin goes wrong

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Derentz joins CNBC to discuss the energy market in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war
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In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Aboudouh in The New Arab: How Arab states could respond to an Israeli invasion of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2023

Live expertise: The latest insight as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts are analyzing the Israel-Hamas conflict as it enters its third week.

Conflict Extremism

MENASource

Oct 23, 2023

The Gaza war will be the final straw for Netanyahu’s long political career

By Ksenia Svetlova

Despite the public anger and the frequent calls for him to resign, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still busy with petty politics.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Warrick for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Postwar Gaza Planning: An Initial Checklist

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Fulton in CNN: China’s special envoy is on a Middle East mission. Peace is just part of the picture

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Cooper joins Morocco Medi1 TV to discuss deterioration of the situation between Hamas and Israel

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Green future needs natural gas
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Amir Hayek

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Priya Pillai

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Perrihan Al-Riffai

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empowerME Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Amany Qaddour 

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Program Assistant, Strategic Litigation Project

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