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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.

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Middle East
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Jul 12, 2022

Risk or opportunity? How Russia sees a changing MENA region

By Mark N. Katz

Putin has assiduously courted all the United States’ traditional allies in the MENA region. However, if the war in Ukraine continues to go badly for Moscow, it is possible that Russian influence in the region will decline even if that of the West does not increase.

Conflict
Economic Sanctions

In-Depth Research & Reports

Jul 12, 2022

Shifting priorities: The US and the Middle East in a multipolar world

By Jonathan Panikoff

Middle Eastern leaders view the bipartisan progression of US disengagement across the region as an abandonment of its allies and security commitments. However, in Washington’s view, deprioritizing the Middle East is not the same as declining to prioritize it.

Democratic Transitions
Middle East

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Jul 11, 2022

Shapiro quoted in The National on Biden’s trip to Israel and what that means for Palestinians

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 11, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Washington Examiner on Biden’s Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

In the News

Jul 10, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Jerusalem Post on the I2U2 summit

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

Insights & Impact

Jul 10, 2022

Lipner in Jerusalem Post: Does Biden have moves like Jagger?

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Stripes on Biden’s potential discussion about a future air defense alliance during his Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Middle East

Press and members call

Jul 8, 2022

What to expect from President Biden’s Middle East trip

As President Biden embarks on his first trip to the Middle East as president, experts are watching closely to see how the visit will shape and define the Biden Administration’s policies in the region.  What will the impact be of US-Saudi engagement, both bilaterally and for the wider Gulf? How will it impact oil prices and […]

Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Cooper quoted in Middle East Eye on Israeli military officials recent move to Qatar to bolster security ties

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Badi in ISPI: Armed groups no longer – Libya’s competitive political militias

By Atlantic Council

Libya
Politics & Diplomacy
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Jean-Loup Samaan

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Amanda J. Rothschild

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Nilofar Sakhi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Mir Sadat

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Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Ali Bakir

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Khaled Sakr

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