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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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Jul 19, 2022

Nasr in Foreign Affairs: Iran Nuclear Talks Likely to Resume After Biden’s Mideast Trip

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Slavin interviewed on VOA Russia about Putin’s visit to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Charai in The Hill: Biden’s Middle East pledge couldn’t have come at a better time

By Ahmed Charai

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Lipner quoted in Jewish Insider on US-Israel relations following Biden’s Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Slavin quoted in L’Orient Le Jour on what Biden’s Middle East trip means for Iran

By Atlantic Council

French Iran

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford debate Biden’s Middle East policy

On July 15, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and NAEI resident senior fellow Emma Ashford. In their latest column, they debate Biden's Middle East policy on his first trip to the region as president.

Energy & Environment Middle East

In the News

Jul 17, 2022

Katz quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Putin’s travel to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jul 17, 2022

Vali Nasr on CNN with Fareed Zakaria, GPS: Putin turns to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Drones

In the News

Jul 16, 2022

Lipner quoted in Politico National Security Daily on the Biden administration’s interests in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 16, 2022

Shapiro quoted in VOA News on Biden’s trip to the Middle East and what that means for Israel

By Atlantic Council

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Priya Pillai

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Africa Conflict

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Perrihan Al-Riffai

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empowerME Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Amany Qaddour 

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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