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MENASource

Dec 9, 2025

Is India losing clout in the Gulf?

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Until recently, Indian officials were careful not to pressure their Gulf partners on policies that ran counter to Delhi’s interests.

India
Middle East

MENASource

Dec 9, 2025

Western policy must include Iran’s neglected peripheries

By Rob Macaire

Now is the time for Western and regional policymakers to form a clear-eyed view of how they should engage with Iran’s minorities.

Iran
Middle East

MENASource

Dec 8, 2025

States shouldn’t waste the chance to establish a Syria Victims Fund

By Kate Springs, Celeste Kmiotek

A centralized fund would better support victims of international law violations in Syria, who face unique challenges.

Democratic Transitions
International Norms
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Melcangi quoted in International Policy Digest on Egypt’s relations with Libya and domestic policy challenges

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Feb 26, 2022

Qaddour quoted in the New York Times on correlations between Middle Eastern and Ukrainian refugee crisis

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Feb 25, 2022

Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s response to conflict in Ukraine

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Feb 25, 2022

Farrand joins The New Arab to discuss pro-democracy movements in Algeria and the future of human rights

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Feb 25, 2022

Zarazinski quoted in POLITICO: Russia’s hidden tool to undermine sanctions
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Feb 25, 2022

Tabaqchali quoted in The National on Iraq’s fragile food system as Ukraine crisis halts wheat imports

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Feb 25, 2022

Lipner quoted in Jewish Telegraphic Agency on Israel’s response to Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Feb 24, 2022

Slavin quoted in TRT World on Iran’s diplomatic relations with Russia amidst Ukraine crisis

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Feb 24, 2022

Lipner quoted in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency on Israel’s diplomatic obstacles during the ongoing Ukraine crisis

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Millennium Leadership Program

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Deputy Director, Realign for Palestine

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