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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

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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 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

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Nov 1, 2023

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

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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

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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

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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

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