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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

MENASource

May 5, 2025

How China turned the Red Sea into a strategic trap for the US

By Fatima Abo Alasrar

Beijing’s proxy warfare turns global trade routes into battlefields that the United States struggles to defend.

China Economy & Business
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Oct 16, 2023

What was Hamas thinking? And what is it thinking now?

By Alan Pino

Ahead of the October 7 attacks, Hamas may have believed Israel was weakened, distracted, and divided by its internal political turmoil. But it also may have misjudged both the international support it will enjoy and Israeli determination to sustain the fight now.

Conflict Crisis Management

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Oct 16, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION (India) to discuss Gaza fighting
Conflict Middle East

In the News

Oct 15, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Energy security in the East Med
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Oct 14, 2023

Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley on BBC: US working to release hostages.

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 14, 2023

Samaan for The Straits Times: Israel-Hamas war: Fallout beyond Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Oct 14, 2023

Egypt cornered over Israel’s war on Hamas

By Shahira Amin

Whether Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will bow under US and Israeli pressure remains to be seen.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Oct 14, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Al Jazeera for a panel on Gaza
Conflict Middle East

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Oct 13, 2023

Nusairat in ISPI: Jordan: internal security first 

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

IranSource

Oct 13, 2023

What do Iranians think of Israel? Their views might surprise you

By Arash Azizi

Anyone familiar with Iranian society knows that anti-Israel attitudes have mostly failed to go beyond the most vociferous supporters of the regime despite years of attempted forced indoctrination.

Iran Israel

In the News

Oct 13, 2023

Punaro on Fox Business

Arnold Punaro discusses the attacks on Israel from Hamas on Fox Business

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