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.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2023

Live expertise: The latest insight as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts are analyzing the Israel-Hamas conflict as it enters its third week.

Conflict Extremism

MENASource

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

In the News

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

Experts

Events