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Aug 7, 2025

Why Gaza’s post-Hamas future depends on its Arab neighbors—not just Israel

By Maayan Dagan

The international community is likely to support—both ideologically and financially—a local or Arab-led post-war solution for Gaza.

Conflict Middle East

MENASource

Aug 5, 2025

Did the Israel-Iran war expose China’s Middle East policy?

By Andrea Ghiselli

The region’s importance in Beijing’s foreign policy is limited and, thus, not much energy and resources are invested in long-term planning.

China Iran

MENASource

Aug 4, 2025

What could NATO’s commercial space strategy mean for the Gulf?  

By Manal Fatima

The United States is well positioned to help extend NATO’s emerging commercial space ecosystem to the Gulf.

Europe & Eurasia Space
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In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Shaffer quoted in Voice of America on why foreign governments should be involved in the Israel-Hamas War
Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Wald was quoted in Bloomberg’s Surveillance on global oil markets in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel
Iran Israel

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss the oil markets in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel
Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Fontenrose in Bloomberg Politics: Israel Attacks Risk New Front With Iran Proxies in Shadow War

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Fontenrose on Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia: Red Six Solutions’ Fontenrose on Israel-Hamas War

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Fontenrose on Bloomberg Radio: Kirsten Fontenrose on Israel-Gaza Conflict

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Oct 8, 2023

Dispatch from Jerusalem: How does this end?

By William F. Wechsler

Israel must not make the same mistakes that the United States made after 9/11. Here are some critical questions to ask now.

Conflict Extremism

In the News

Oct 8, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Israel/Gaza
Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Oct 7, 2023

Dispatch from Tel Aviv: A new kind of conflict has begun

By William F. Wechsler

The international community cannot reflexively repeat the threadbare slogans that have accompanied previous cycles of Israel-Hamas clashes.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Oct 7, 2023

Bakir in The Nation: Speakers stress Pakistan to adopt regional approach, actively participate in multilateral forums

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Middle East
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