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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

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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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Mar 24, 2023

“US must counter trade inroads in Latin America” -nonresident fellow Leland Lazarus for the Miami Herald

On March 14, 2023, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman's article in The Atlantic explored what the Chinese-brokered Iran-Saudi Arabia deal means for China's evolving global diplomatic posture.

China
Middle East

Event Recap

Mar 24, 2023

Trajectories of Iraqi youth two decades after the 2003 invasion: Between aspirations and reality

By Britt Gronemeyer

On March 20, 2023, the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative hosted a discussion with a number of young Iraqi civil society activists and prospective leaders to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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Mar 24, 2023

Pavia in Foreign Policy in Focus: What’s behind Spain’s about-face on Western Sahara

By Atlantic Council

Africa
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Mar 24, 2023

Pavia in DAILY SABAH: Russia’s Wagner Group in Africa: Growing concerns of the West

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Middle East

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

Pavia joins Il Post to discuss Tunisia’s democratic backsliding  

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Middle East

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

Pavia quoted in Responsible Statecraft on Saudi Arabia- Israel relationship.

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

MENASource

Mar 24, 2023

Black Iraqis have been invisible for a long time. Their vibrant culture and struggle must be recognized.

By Sarah Zaaimi

Black Iraqis are not only living on the geographical margins of urban agglomerations but also on the margins of society and its structures.

Iraq
Middle East

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

Nikoladze and Bhusari cited by the Washington Post on Chinese-Russian collaboration on dedollarization

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China
Economy & Business

MENASource

Mar 23, 2023

Qahwa with Saudi women entrepreneurs from the WIn fellowship

By Nour Dabboussi and Mahnaz Vahdati

On March 2, 2023, the Atlantic Council's empowerME Initiative hosted a Twitter Space conversation with the WIn Fellows cohort.

Middle East
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Mar 23, 2023

Lipner in First Things: ISRAEL’S GREAT COMPROMISE

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East
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