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Nov 21, 2025

Syria joining the anti-ISIS coalition is a westward pivot—with opportunities and risks

By Merissa Khurma and Giorgio Cafiero

The decision is a shift in the country’s alignment—from Russian and Iranian spheres of influence to one in NATO and GCC regional orbits.

Democratic Transitions
Middle East

MENASource

Nov 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s next horizon: Building human capital beyond Vision 2030

By Khalid Azim

Riyadh still needs to take fully support small and medium-sized enterprises—the true engines of job creation.

Economy & Business
Middle East

MENASource

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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Aug 8, 2022

Charai in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Letter from the publisher

By Ahmed Charai

As we approach the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, their importance has only grown. The accords—the culmination of a process of peace and reconciliation between Israel and four Arab countries—opened the doors to trade and tourism, as well as scientific and diplomatic cooperation. Read Charai’s latest in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune […]

Israel
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In the News

Aug 7, 2022

Ozarab covered the Iraq and Iran Initiatives event on the political, economic, and cultural ties and irritants between Iran and Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Iraq

In the News

Aug 6, 2022

Slavin interviewed on CGTN about the latest developments on the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 5, 2022

Fulton in The International Spectator: Systemic change and regional orders – Asian responses to a Gulf in transition

By Atlantic Council

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Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 5, 2022

Khoury interviewed on CGTN about recent developments in Lebanon

By Atlantic Council

Lebanon
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In the News

Aug 4, 2022

Svetlova quoted in Jewish Insider about Jordan-Israel talks

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

MENASource

Aug 4, 2022

Russia is forming an alliance of pariah states in the Middle East. It might put Israel in an awkward situation in Syria. 

By Ksenia Svetlova

For lack of other options, Russia is opening to Iran and is preparing to establish a new alliance of pariah states with the Islamic Republic—to the detriment of Jerusalem.

Europe & Eurasia
Israel

In the News

Aug 4, 2022

Svetlova in Times of Israel: Exiled oligarch in Israel – Putin doesn’t want to annex Ukraine, but to destroy it

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Aug 4, 2022

My brother was executed during the 1988 massacre. The Hamid Noury trial verdict is a victory for truth and justice.

By Lawdan Bazargan

Only the truth can heal Iran and the Iranian people’s collective pain and protect future generations from the danger of such crimes.

Human Rights
Iran

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
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