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Jan 13, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on the SDF’s withdrawal from Syria’s Aleppo

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack why violence erupted, what it means for Kurdish safety and integration in Syria, and how Washington is engaging.

Civil Society
Conflict

MENASource

Jan 12, 2026

The Venezuela-Iran connection and what Maduro’s capture means for Tehran, explained 

By Joze Pelayo, Kirsten Fontenrose, Ellie Sennett 

Our experts break down Iran’s ties to Venezuela and the impact Maduro’s capture could have on Tehran’s interests in and outside of its own borders. 

Iran
Oil and Gas

MENASource

Jan 8, 2026

As Iran protests continue, policymakers should apply these key lessons

By Abram Paley and Nate Swanson

The Iranian people are bravely leading the current protests. It is essential to keep the focus on them.

Civil Society
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
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Global Energy Forum

Apr 1, 2022

Can the Eastern Mediterranean resolve its natural gas strife?

By Atlantic Council

What role can the region play in a global push to reduce emissions and improve energy security?

Crisis Management
Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 31, 2022

Farrand joins Undispatch to discuss recent civilian unrest in Algeria and Algeria’s political future

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
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In the News

Mar 30, 2022

Katz quoted in Who What Why: With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Iranian nuclear deal hangs in the balance
Iran
Middle East

In the News

Mar 30, 2022

Fontenrose joins to NPR to discuss US need for Saudi Arabian and UAE oil and political costs at stake

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Oil and Gas

In the News

Mar 30, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Jewish News Syndicate on joining the Atlantic Council’s Israel Initiative

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

In the News

Mar 30, 2022

Slavin in CGTN America: The Heat: Iran nuclear deal talks
Iran
Middle East

In the News

Mar 30, 2022

Shapiro quoted in the Jewish Insider on joining the Atlantic Council’s Israel Initiative

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Mar 30, 2022

Iran won’t break with Russia over Ukraine. Here’s why.

By Javad Heiran-Nia

There are no signs that Tehran is walking away from its relationship with Moscow despite Russia’s actions toward Iran and its invasion of Ukraine.

Iran
Middle East

Global Energy Forum

Mar 29, 2022

How Europe can work its way out of today’s energy-supply crisis—and through the energy transition

By Atlantic Council

The energy-supply crisis and the impact of the war in Ukraine have highlighted the urgency to build secure and resilient supply chains and infrastructure.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 29, 2022

Shapiro quoted in Noticias de Israel on joining the Atlantic Council’s Israel Initiative

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East
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Hany Ghanem

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Hasan Nabulsi

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Gregory Waters

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Courtney Spivey Urschel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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