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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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In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Rich Outzen joins i24 to discuss the US views on Gaza conflict
Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Crunch time for Aphrodite amid Mid East crisis
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Aboudouh in The Economist: As the Gaza war rages, Egypt fears for its stability

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Oct 28, 2023

Israel’s ground war in Gaza has started. How will it end?

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a “second stage” in Israel’s war is intended to destroy Hamas in Gaza. Atlantic Council experts share their insights.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION (India) to discuss Israeli ground operations
Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Lipner in The New York Times: Biden’s Israel Ties Rooted in Long Career: ‘From His Gut to His Heart to His Head’

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2023

Experts react: What to know about Israel’s expanding military operations in Gaza

By Atlantic Council experts

In what could signal the initial steps of a larger invasion, Israel has announced that it is “expanding” ground operations in Gaza, with the goal of eradicating Hamas.

Conflict Israel

MENASource

Oct 27, 2023

A humanitarian corridor in the Israeli Negev could save Gazans

By Alan Pino and Casimir Yost

There is no perfect solution to alleviate the death and destruction that awaits in the Gaza Strip, but getting women, children, and the elderly out of harm’s way would be a positive step.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Oct 27, 2023

The Israel-Hamas war is a distraction from Ukraine, but Russia isn’t necessarily benefiting

By Mark N. Katz

The eruption of conflict between Israel and Hamas, which creates the potential for an even broader conflict poses dangers for Moscow, too.

Europe & Eurasia Human Rights

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Katz on The Sun: ‘Putin benefits from a world of global chaos’: What does Putin Gain from the Israel-Hamas Conflict?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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Raul Alcaide Alonso

Vice President, Goldman Sachs

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Luis Alvarado

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Millennium Leadership Program

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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Khaled H. Alyemany

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Middle East

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Lukas Andriukaitis

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Eastern Europe

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Carmiel Arbit

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Iliyana Arnaudova

Clean Energy Finance Manager, C40

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