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MENASource

Jan 13, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on the SDF’s withdrawal from Syria’s Aleppo

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack why violence erupted, what it means for Kurdish safety and integration in Syria, and how Washington is engaging.

Civil Society
Conflict

MENASource

Jan 12, 2026

The Venezuela-Iran connection and what Maduro’s capture means for Tehran, explained 

By Joze Pelayo, Kirsten Fontenrose, Ellie Sennett 

Our experts break down Iran’s ties to Venezuela and the impact Maduro’s capture could have on Tehran’s interests in and outside of its own borders. 

Iran
Oil and Gas

MENASource

Jan 8, 2026

As Iran protests continue, policymakers should apply these key lessons

By Abram Paley and Nate Swanson

The Iranian people are bravely leading the current protests. It is essential to keep the focus on them.

Civil Society
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
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Report

Dec 8, 2023

How GCC and Turkey can go together toward a sustainable future

By Eser Özdil

While Turkey has ambitious green-energy transition strategies and projects, they need to cooperate with the GCC to overcome the financial and capacity challenges.

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Dec 8, 2023

What the Global South needs for a just energy transition

By Katherine Golden

Achieving a just energy transition for the Global South may require a complete reversal in the way the world has operated for centuries.

Africa
Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by NEWSTALK1010 Toronto on Hamas’ attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by Bloomberg Daybreak Asia on Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by MSNBC on Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by Scripps News on Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by CBC on Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by Scripps News on Israel’s intelligence failure on Hamas attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Intelligence

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by LiveNOW from FOX on Hamas terror attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by BBC Newshour on Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel
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Experts

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Mark Mowrey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Beth Van Schaack

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

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Omer Niazi

President and Founder, Council on International Law Order and Security (CILOS)

Middle East Rule of Law

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Anthony J. Ruggiero

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

Arms Control Defense Policy

Staff

Ellie Sennett 

Editor

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Middle East

Fellow

Dan Rothem

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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How to lose friends and alienate allies: Russia’s foreign policy losing streak
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