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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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In the News

Aug 3, 2022

Lipner in The National News: Is Israel warming up for a nuclear showdown with Iran?

By Atlantic Council

Iran Israel

In the News

Aug 3, 2022

Svetlova in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The lost opportunity of Mahmoud Abbas

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2022

Panikoff joins TRT World to discuss Biden’s visit to the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 3, 2022

Slavin interviewed on Asharq about the status of the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

SouthAsiaSource

Aug 3, 2022

Experts react: Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of al-Qaeda, killed by US drone strike in Afghanistan

By South Asia Center experts

South Asia Center experts provide their analyses of the US drone strike in Kabul that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda.

Afghanistan Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2022

Nasr in Reuters: Analysis: Crisis in Iraq tests its stability and Iran’s sway

By Atlantic Council

Iran Iraq

IranSource

Aug 3, 2022

Amongst Iran’s super-rich are tax evaders too. And the government isn’t doing much about it.

By Mohammad Salami

Given Iran’s economic crisis, there is widespread public resentment of the ability of the super-rich to avoid paying taxes.

Economy & Business Iran

Event Recap

Aug 2, 2022

Iran and Iraq: The struggle for tenable relations

By Alexandra Kaiss and Mariah Smith

On July 25, the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative and Future of Iran Initiative hosted a virtual event titled “Iran and Iraq: The struggle for tenable relations.”

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Aug 2, 2022

Sales quoted in The National on the history of the US-liberation of Mosul

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Middle East

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
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Experts

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Michel Duclos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Crisis Management

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Lama El Hatow

Nonresident Fellow

empowerME Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

Millennium fellow

Hamzeh El Jerbi

Estimation Engineer, Consolidated Contractors Company

Millennium Leadership Program

Australia Economy & Business

Staff

Alex Elnagdy

Associate Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Energy & Environment

Fellow

Ariel Ezrahi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Energy & Environment

Fellow

Andrew G. Farrand

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society
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