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May 12, 2025

Gazans fear famine amid Israel aid block: ‘I don’t want to be a number’

By Arwa Damon

For Palestinians, time is running out— a warning that has been echoed at some of the highest ranks of international organizations, including the World Health Organization.

Conflict Human Rights

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Landmark UAE visit highlights President Aoun’s catch twenty-two

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Modest outcomes from the Lebanese president’s visit reflects that Abu Dhabi remains cautious towards Beirut.

Lebanon Middle East

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are the Abraham Accords’ new frontier

By Joseph Epstein

Joining the Accords could benefit Baku and Astana, while also helping Israel and the US strengthen engagement with the Turkic world.

Europe & Eurasia Israel
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Feb 15, 2023

The case for a Western initiative in Northeast Syria: A European perspective

By Michel Duclos

The time has come for the United States and its core allies on the Syrian issue—foremost among them France and the United Kingdom—to adopt a robust initiative toward northeast Syria.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Feb 15, 2023

Full throttle in neutral: China’s new security architecture for the Middle East 

By Tuvia Gering

This report addresses two widely held beliefs about the nature of China’s engagement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that ought to be revisited in light of notable developments. First, while it is widely assumed that Beijing’s interests in the region are limited to energy security and economic ties, this report will show how cooperation has […]

China Economy & Business

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Feb 15, 2023

Svetlova in State of Tel Aviv: The Battle for Israel’s Jewish Soul: Changing the Law of Return to Exclude Grandchildren

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Israel

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Graham and Bhusari cited by Munich Security Report 2023 on strengthening ties between China and GCC

Read the full report here.

China Economy & Business

EnergySource

Feb 14, 2023

Hydrogen in the MENA region: Priorities and steps forward

By Giampaolo Cantini

COP27 marked a major escalation in the MENA region's hydrogen ambitions. With several international partnerships now underway, sustained support and forward-thinking policymaking will be key.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

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Feb 14, 2023

Kroenig on France 24 discussing diplomacy with Israel

On January 31, Scowcroft director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed by Monte Francis of France 24 on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel and recent violence in the West Bank.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Feb 14, 2023

Alden interviewed by Il Messaggero on Italy’s status as a key US ally

By Atlantic Council

On January 28, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow Alexander Alden spoke with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero on the United States’ view on the Meloni government in Libya and the Mediterranean and on its move away from Russian energy sources.

Civil Society Italian

Press Release

Feb 14, 2023

Atlantic Council’s inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards to honor Arab leaders in business, social entrepreneurship, and arts

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – The Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East today announced the honorees for the inaugural Rafik Hariri Awards, who will be celebrated at a gala dinner on February 14. As the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center celebrates its tenth anniversary, the awards will honor outstanding figures […]

Middle East North & West Africa

MENASource

Feb 10, 2023

If well managed, Italy and Algeria could build a strong and viable geo-economic bridge between both shores of the Med

By Abdelkader Abderrahmane

Surfing on special ties and the war in Ukraine, Italy and Algeria have undoubtedly spotted an opportunity to further strengthen their economic and geopolitical relationship. 

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Feb 9, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in The Jerusalem Post

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East
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