Middle East

Stretching from the Western Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, the Middle East continues to be a region struggling with violent conflict, political repression, and poor development. Numerous pro-democracy protest movements, a burgeoning youth population, and efforts to reform governments and lessen economic dependence on oil, however, are causes for optimism. The United States and the international community must remain engaged with the region to provide support for these positive moves and to address the many remaining challenges.

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In the News

Apr 3, 2022

Mezran quoted in Formiche on the role of Operation Irini in Libya peace efforts amidst political instability

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 2, 2022

Friedlander cited in the Economist on illegal oil shipments as a means of sanctions evasion

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Conflict Economy & Business

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 Economy & Business

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

Experts

Events