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Aug 25, 2025

Dispatch from Syria’s Christian strongholds: A new government, a full political spectrum

By Gregory Waters

The conditions of Christian communities across the country remain varied, with the opinions of religious and community leaders deeply mixed.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

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Aug 22, 2025

What’s needed to unlock the power and promise of IMEC

By Amir Hayek

We must not be afraid to dream, nor forget that achieving a truly transformative economic corridor is within reach.

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MENASource

Aug 19, 2025

For enduring normalization, Israel must back democracy in Sudan

By Nasredeen Abdulbari

Israel should align itself with Sudan’s genuine pro-democracy civilian forces—not its military elites.

Conflict Crisis Management
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Oct 23, 2023

The Gaza war will be the final straw for Netanyahu’s long political career

By Ksenia Svetlova

Despite the public anger and the frequent calls for him to resign, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still busy with petty politics.

Conflict Israel

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Oct 23, 2023

Warrick for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Postwar Gaza Planning: An Initial Checklist

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Fulton in CNN: China’s special envoy is on a Middle East mission. Peace is just part of the picture

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Cooper joins Morocco Medi1 TV to discuss deterioration of the situation between Hamas and Israel

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Green future needs natural gas
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Green future needs natural gas
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Fulton in The Washington Post: Where China stands on the Israel-Gaza war and what it stands to gain

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 21, 2023

Tannenbaum interviewed by Bloomberg on the Israel-Hamas war

Watch the full interview here.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 21, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Supply shortage, conflicts keep oil prices high
China Climate Change & Climate Action
Biden speaks to the nation

Inflection Points

Oct 21, 2023

Biden’s inflection point and history’s sobering lessons

By Frederick Kempe

Now that Biden has identified this inflection point and its actors, it’s worth reflecting on what the term means—and what it demands from the United States and its global partners.

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