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Jul 9, 2025

For the Gulf, business comes first—even after the Twelve Day War

By Joze Pelayo

Gulf leaders’ desire to shift the regional narrative toward economic and technological development continues to be hijacked by conflict.

Economy & Business Iran

MENASource

Jul 7, 2025

Unpacking Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court chaos

By Safwan al-Amin

Regardless of the reasons behind initial mass resignations, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court is serious.

Iraq Middle East

MENASource

Jul 7, 2025

Opportunity knocks on Netanyahu’s US visit after Israel-Iran war

By Shalom Lipner

Prevailing circumstances—albeit fraught with barriers—present the opportunity for all sides to declare victory.

Iran Israel
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Jul 13, 2022

Zais in Real Clear Energy: American energy interests in Iraq are under direct attack by Iran

By Atlantic Council

Energy Markets & Governance Iran

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Jul 13, 2022

Atlantic Council’s event on hostage-taking covered by Radio Farda
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Jul 13, 2022

Atlantic Council’s event on hostage-taking in Iran covered by Iran International
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Jul 13, 2022

Atlantic Council’s event on hostage-taking in Iran covered by VOA Farsi
Human Rights Iran

MENASource

Jul 13, 2022

Biden’s Middle East trip is sending Iran an escalatory message. Here’s why.

By Shahira Amin

The flurry of diplomatic activity in the region ahead of Biden’s Middle East trip, is part of efforts by the GCC and Arab leaders to coordinate stances and forge a unified force against Iran.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jul 13, 2022

Biden is visiting Israel. Travel is squarely on the agenda.

By Ruth Marks Eglash and Scott Lasensky

One lesser-known element of Washington’s alliance with Israel will be squarely on US President Joe Biden’s agenda: Israel’s long-running quest to join America’s visa waiver program.

Israel Middle East

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Jul 12, 2022

Cooper quoted in Politico on the likelihood of a joint air defense alliance in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 12, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Financial Times on Biden resetting US-Saudi relations

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 12, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Christian Science Monitor on Biden’s trip to Israel
Israel Politics & Diplomacy

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Jul 12, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Fox News on Biden’s trip to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy
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