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Jun 17, 2025

Why Hezbollah is unlikely to engage in the Israel-Iran war—for now

By David Daoud

As wave after wave of Israeli jets continue to strike Iran, Tehran’s proxy on Israel’s northern border remains quiet.

Iran Israel

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Jun 16, 2025

Twenty questions (and expert answers) on the Israel-Iran war

By Atlantic Council experts

The escalation between Israel and Iran has raised many important questions about a region already facing crises on multiple fronts.

Conflict Iran

MENASource

Jun 13, 2025

China’s basing quest in the Gulf: Pipe dream or strategic reality?

By Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco

While the Gulf remains central to China’s long-term maritime aspirations, its near-term military footprint is likely to stay limited.

China Maritime Security
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Jan 27, 2022

Fulton joined the Middle East Institute to discuss his new book

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

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Jan 27, 2022

China is trying to create a wedge between the US and Gulf allies. Washington should take note.

By Jonathan Fulton

Recent events indicate that leaders in Beijing are no longer satisfied with the logic of strategic hedging and are pursuing a more muscular approach to the Gulf.

China Middle East

In the News

Jan 26, 2022

Slavin quoted in the Daily Mail on Iran’s trade relations with Russia in the face of US sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Iran

In the News

Jan 26, 2022

Wechsler quoted in Formiche on United Arab Emirates response to Houthi attacks in Abu Dhabi

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jan 26, 2022

Dagres’ event on internet freedom in Iran mentioned in Politico

By Atlantic Council

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IranSource

Jan 26, 2022

Aban will not die: How truth remains a powerful weapon against the Islamic Republic

By Shadi Sadr

In November 2021, The Iran Atrocities (Aban) Tribunal in London investigated if Iranian government officials, police, and military forces had committed crimes against humanity during the November 2019 protests. In front of the eyes of the Iranian public, bit by bit, pieces of the truth were put together.

Human Rights Iran

In the News

Jan 25, 2022

Slavin quoted in The Times of Israel on US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna and the talks implications for human rights

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Human Rights

In the News

Jan 25, 2022

Fulton mentioned in Politico National Security Daily on China’s evolving role in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

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Jan 25, 2022

Pilot

By Atlantic Council

The China-MENA podcast features conversations with academics, think-tankers, and regional specialists on Chinese Influence in MENA.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 25, 2022

Katz joined University Consortium to discuss Russia-Middle East relations

By Atlantic Council

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