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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

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are the Abraham Accords’ new frontier

By Joseph Epstein

Joining the Accords could benefit Baku and Astana, while also helping Israel and the US strengthen engagement with the Turkic world.

Europe & Eurasia Israel
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Aug 26, 2021

Wechsler joins Voice of America to discuss the future of US counterterrorism in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 26, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Foreign Policy on future terrorism threats to the US

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 26, 2021

Peek in NY Daily News: “The Taliban can play victim now: Why the Kabul airport attack is such a debacle”

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 25, 2021

Lipner quoted in Forward on Israeli Prime Minister Bennett’s attempt to demonstrate his dedication to the US Jewish community

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 25, 2021

Sales quoted in Fox News on the Biden administration’s political motives for providing vague information on the US withdrawal in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

MENASource

Aug 25, 2021

Lebanese politicians look for handouts instead of reforms

By Paul Gadalla

Lebanese politicians are allowing for Lebanon’s collapse while hoping for as much international aid as possible with as little strings attached.

Lebanon Middle East

IranSource

Aug 24, 2021

Iran’s new face to the world—Hossein Amir-Abdollahian—is no Zarif

By Sina Azodi

In short, unlike his predecessor who was distrusted and often marginalized by the IRGC, one should expect more collaboration between what Zarif dubbed “diplomacy and the battlefield.”

Iran Middle East

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in Al-Jazeera Balkans: “German general: Rising risk of ISIL suicide attacks.”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Warrick quoted in CBS News on humanitarian parole

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Duclos in Instituto Montaigne: “The Fall of Kabul and the Weight of Western Defeat”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict
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