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Jun 30, 2025

Balancing acts and breaking points: Iraq’s US-Iran dilemma

By C. Anthony Pfaff

The future of US–Iraq relations is neither as dim as it may first appear, nor as promising as one might hope.

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

MENASource

Jun 26, 2025

Dispatch from Damascus: Church attack shows transition’s fragility

By Ibrahim Al-Assil

The bombing at Mar Elias Church is more than an isolated tragedy. It is a signal that Syria’s transition remains vulnerable to sabotage.

Democratic Transitions Middle East

MENASource

Jun 25, 2025

Why King Abdullah’s rule in Jordan has endured despite turbulence

By Aaron Magid

With a struggling economy, little oil, and surrounded by wars, how has Abdullah remained in power for more than a quarter century?

Extremism Middle East
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Nov 3, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Middle East Eye to discuss IDF Strategy in Gaza
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Nov 3, 2023

As the Gaza war continues, Egypt is facing pressure to act     

By Shahira Amin

As Israel expands its ground raids in the Gaza Strip, Egypt is witnessing the ripple effects of the war and faces growing pressure to act in regard to Palestinian refugees.  

Conflict Israel

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Nov 3, 2023

Cooper quoted in Time Magazine on US defense material support for Israel

By Atlantic Council

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Nov 3, 2023

10 Years On: China’s Belt & Road Initiative and its Future in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

David O. Shullman and Yun Sun join us to delve into the current state of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the challenges and opportunities it presents for the Middle East's development agendas.

China East Asia

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION to discuss US funding for Israel and Ukraine
Conflict Middle East

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Nov 2, 2023

Donovan quoted by Al-Monitor on identifying donors to Hamas

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Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Lipsky published in Politico on economic statecraft.

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full Op-Ed here.

Economic Sanctions Extremism

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Nusairat quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Arab mediation efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Nov 2, 2023

Panikoff on AC TV: “US key goal right now is to try to prevent the conflict from broadening into a regional war”

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Nov 1, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Voice of America to discuss Blinken’s visit to Middle East
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