Middle East

Stretching from the Western Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, the Middle East continues to be a region struggling with violent conflict, political repression, and poor development. Numerous pro-democracy protest movements, a burgeoning youth population, and efforts to reform governments and lessen economic dependence on oil, however, are causes for optimism. The United States and the international community must remain engaged with the region to provide support for these positive moves and to address the many remaining challenges.

Content

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Nov 2, 2023

Panikoff on AC TV: “US key goal right now is to try to prevent the conflict from broadening into a regional war”

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Voice of America to discuss Blinken’s visit to Middle East

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Lipsky quoted in New York Times’ DealBook on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Extremism Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2023

A Marine’s view: What Israeli ground forces will face in Gaza

By John B. Barranco

A US Marine who fought in Baghdad, Ramadi, Fallujah, and Kandahar shares insights on the challenges facing Israeli ground forces as they try to destroy Hamas in Gaza.

Conflict Iraq

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Charai in National Interest: America Can Still Rise to the Occasion Amid a Crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering spoke to Voice of America

GCH nonresident fellow Tuvia Gering told VOA Mandarin that China’s criticism of Israel and support for a Palestinian state reflects an ongoing effort by Beijing to create deeper ties with Muslim countries.

China Middle East

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Nusairat quoted in The Hill on Israel’s invasion of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Bauerle Danzman quoted in Bloomberg on political risk and elections.

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Extremism Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Warrick on WBUR On-Point: Lessons for Israel from the U.S. invasion of Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

McCord on MSNBC Deadline White House: Nicolle: ‘A Chilling Warning’ – the threat of terrorism in the wake of Hamas October 7 attack

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Experts

Events