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New Atlanticist

May 13, 2025

Experts react: Trump just announced the removal of all US sanctions on Syria. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts provide their insights on how the removal of US sanctions on Syria would affect the country and the wider region.

Civil Society Economic Sanctions

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Gazans fear famine amid Israel aid block: ‘I don’t want to be a number’

By Arwa Damon

For Palestinians, time is running out— a warning that has been echoed at some of the highest ranks of international organizations, including the World Health Organization.

Conflict Human Rights

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Landmark UAE visit highlights President Aoun’s catch twenty-two

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Modest outcomes from the Lebanese president’s visit reflects that Abu Dhabi remains cautious towards Beirut.

Lebanon Middle East
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In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Slavin joins VOA Persian to discuss the implications of renewed Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Azodi quoted in Teller Report on the renewed Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Slavin quoted in Al Jazeera on the need for a ‘plan B’ if the Iran nuclear talks fail

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Slavin quoted in Al Jazeera on the renewal of nuclear talks with Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Melcangi in IEMed: Egypt: Between Internal Fragilities and Regional Ambitions

By Atlantic Council

Middle East North Africa

In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Ferziger in QPosts: تواصل الإمارات العربية المتحدة مع إسرائيل

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Israel

IranSource

Dec 1, 2021

Iran’s COVID-19 deaths ‘2.5 times higher’ than health ministry numbers

By Anonymous

Despite reassuring statistics, Iran—which already has the highest number of deaths and cases in the Middle East—appears to be entering a sixth wave of COVID-19 with no end in sight.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Nia quoted in L’Orient-Le Jour on the protests over water in Isfahan, Iran

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society French

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Slavin joins CGTN America to discuss the Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Melcangi quoted in The Christan Science Monitor on the viability of Libya’s December elections

By Atlantic Council

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Experts

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Nic Adams

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Energy & Environment Middle East

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Ellie Sennett 

Editor

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Middle East

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Mark Mowrey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council in Turkey

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Dan Rothem

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Hebrew

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Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Samantha Sutton

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Israel
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