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May 8, 2025

From rubble to rebirth: A model for Syria’s reconstruction

By Mahmood Alhosain

Almost six months since Assad regime collapse, four key pillars will determine whether this new Damascus can seize the opportunity.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

May 6, 2025

A blueprint for a trilateral Morocco-Israel-US investment fund

By Aïssa Christophe Agostini

Amid instability in the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Sahel, a chance to deliver on the promise of the Abraham Accords.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

May 6, 2025

Beyond the bomb: Ideology as the engine of Iran’s nuclear doctrine

By Marjan Keypour Greenblatt

The US cannot overlook that Iran’s nuclear program is not simply about deterrence—it is a tool for advancing a revolutionary ideology.

Iran Middle East
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In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Chamlou interviewed on BBC Persian about the state of the global economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Sales interviewed on CBC about the death of Ayman al-Zawahri

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Azodi quoted in Middle East Eye about the state of Iranian sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Iran

Event Recap

Aug 1, 2022

Biden’s trip to the Middle East: Outcomes and opportunities

By Alexandra Kaiss and Mariah Smith

On July 21st, the Middle East Programs’ Israel Project, in collaboration with the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative, hosted a virtual event titled “Biden’s trip to the Middle East: Outcomes and opportunities.”

Israel Middle East

In the News

Aug 1, 2022

Shapiro interviewed in Al-Monitor Podcast about Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 30, 2022

Kadhim quoted in New York Times on changes in the Iraqi Parliament

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Political Reform

In the News

Jul 30, 2022

Daoud quoted in The Times of Israel about recent developments on Hezbollah

By Atlantic Council

Lebanon Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Slavin quoted in Illinois Newsroom on the effects of maximum pressure sanctions on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Jul 27, 2022

Katz interviewed on VOA Africa about Burkina Faso Compaore’s apology to the Sankara family

By Atlantic Council

Africa Middle East

In the News

Jul 27, 2022

Maliha Khan quoted in Top Africa News: Women Deliver announces WD2023 conference theme and opens registration at One-Year-Out

By Atlantic Council

Africa Civil Society
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Experts

Fellow

Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

Former Researcher

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arms Control Civil Society

Fellow

Jaime Stansbury

Nonresident fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

Arabic Economy & Business

Fellow

Gabriele Natalizia

Visiting Fellow

Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia Italian

Fellow

Linda Lourie

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Artificial Intelligence Australia

Fellow

Yousuf Syed Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Europe & Eurasia

Millennium fellow

Sharif Abdelrazeq

Sustainability and Innovation Engineer, Consolidated Contractors Company

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Middle East
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