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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

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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

MENASource

Jun 24, 2025

Dispatch from the Gulf: Finding middle ground amid Israel-Iran war

By Allison Minor

Congressional delegation visit coincided with Israel and Iran squaring off in a direct military confrontation.

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Oct 12, 2023

Lipner on DW News: What role should the US play in the Israel-Hamas conflict?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 12, 2023

Citrinowicz in The Telegraph: Israel sets its sights on destroying Nukhba, the mysterious Hamas commando squad

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Oct 12, 2023

Gaza under siege: A doctor recounts the humanitarian cost of war

By Arwa Damon

Dr. G is no stranger to war zones. He’s a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who often volunteers when bombs and disasters strike.

Civil Society Israel

New Atlanticist

Oct 12, 2023

Hamas wants the world (and especially Iran) to watch it take Israelis hostage

By Jennifer A. Counter

For Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, high-profile attacks against Israeli targets help to justify continued support from Iran.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 12, 2023

Wald was quoted in Bloomberg’s Surveillance on the state of the US brokered Israel-Saudi deal
Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security
Biden addresses the nation

Inflection Points

Oct 12, 2023

Israel, Ukraine, and how Biden should connect the dots

By Frederick Kempe

When Biden does get around to making his speech on Ukraine, he should discuss the attacks on Israel and how the US and its allies face the greatest threat to global order since the 1930s.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Oct 11, 2023

Dailey in Frontline on the Israel-Hamas conflict

By Ann Marie Dailey

On October 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann Marie Dailey was quoted in Frontline discussing how the Israel-Hamas conflict could help the Russian economy in the short-term.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 11, 2023

Fulton in CNN: China wants to be a peace broker in the Middle East. How has it responded to the Israel-Gaza war?

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Oct 11, 2023

Arbit on Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia: Atlantic Council’s Arbit on Israel-Hamas Conflict

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

MENASource

Oct 11, 2023

Hamas’s attack on Israel was straight out of Hezbollah’s playbook

By David Daoud

The genesis of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood appears to originate with Hezbollah, at least in part. The pressing question now is what will Hezbollah do next?

Conflict Crisis Management
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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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