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MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

The MBS visit to the White House could revive IMEC

By Afaq Hussain

After October 7, the corridor that once symbolized economic integration in the Middle East became a victim of regional instability.

India
Middle East

MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

The Trump-MBS meeting should center on Iran nuclear strategy

By Danny Citrinowicz  

The Saudi crown prince has significant incentive to raise the need to renew Iran nuclear negotiations in his meeting with the US president.

Iran
Middle East

MENASource

Nov 18, 2025

The Trump-MBS meeting comes at a pivotal moment for Vision 2030

By Frank Talbot

Saudi Arabia is looking to attract more international investors, keep supply chains running, and maintain a consistent stream of visitors.

Economy & Business
Middle East
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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.

Israel
Middle East

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Lipner on TRT World: Would a ground invasion of Gaza lead to a second Nakba?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Oct 20, 2023

The conflict in Gaza threatens Iraq’s stability, progress in US-Iraq relations

By C. Anthony Pfaff

After Israel responded to Hamas’s deadly October 7 attacks, Iraqis took to the streets in massive pro-Palestinian protests, burning Israeli flags and chanting anti-American slogans.

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Nusairat in the Boston Globe: Three things Washington got wrong before the Hamas attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Arbit in The Straits Times: Biden asks Americans for more funds for Israel, Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Fontenrose in TrillMag: Navigating Political Risks In Israel: Insights From Biden’s Trip

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Fulton in South China Morning Post: China’s Middle East envoy’s tour of region heightens focus on Beijing’s influence over Iran

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2023

Experts react to Biden’s ‘inflection point’ address on Ukraine and Israel

By Atlantic Council experts

Biden tied together the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine as part of a larger struggle for democracy and freedom. Here's what Atlantic Council experts had to say about the Oval Office address.

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Samaan and Aboudouh in CNN: From Russia to the Middle East: Why China can’t afford another big conflict

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Oct 19, 2023

Israel misread Iran’s way of war. A proper understanding could help predict Hezbollah’s next moves.

By David Daoud

Iran—through Hezbollah—has spent almost two decades and considerable effort and funds building the Gaza Strip into the Axis of Resistance’s Southern Front against Israel.

Iran
Israel
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Experts

Staff

Karim Mezran

Director, Resident Senior Fellow, North Africa Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Economy & Business

Fellow

Aaron C. Norwood

2023-24 Senior US Marine Corps Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

Fellow

Bahar Ghandehari

Junior Policy Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Afghanistan English

Fellow

Mark Klamberg

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English European Union

Fellow

Tate Nurkin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

China Defense Industry

Fellow

Brian O’Toole

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Cuba Economic Sanctions
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