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Jul 16, 2025

How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel

By Sarah Zaaimi

If Mauritania is nearing a deal with Israel, this could be the beginning of a wider re-engagement with Sahel countries.

Israel Middle East

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Jul 12, 2025

Netanyahu’s trip to Washington ends with conflicting signals

By Daniel B. Shapiro

The moment of truth may yet come when Trump’s leverage on Netanyahu, which is considerable, may not be expressed only in private settings.

Iran Israel

MENASource

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
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Farrand in Democracy for the Arab World Now: Russia’s War in Ukraine Will Relieve the Pressure on Algeria’s Leaders—for Now

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Mar 3, 2022

Can Iranian oil stabilize a volatile market?

By Omid Shokri

As fuel prices skyrocket following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, another major supplier of oil and natural gas is poised to play an important role.

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Mar 3, 2022

Khoury in the Arab Center Washington DC: Yemen: The Failure of International Diplomacy

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Mar 3, 2022

Lipner in Foreign Policy: Israel Needs to Make Up Its Mind on Ukraine

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empowerME’s event on fintech’s influence in MENA was featured in Al-Monitor

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Lipner in Foreign Policy: Israel Needs to Make Up It’s Mind on Ukraine

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Mar 3, 2022

The Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative joins the Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss political and security development in the region

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Mezran quoted in Formiche on constitutional change and political reforms across the Middle East

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