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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Issue Brief

Mar 4, 2022

Techno-geopolitics and the Turkish way of drone warfare

By Dr. Can Kasapoğlu

Turkish Defense expert Can Kasapoglu analyzes the implications of Turkey's military dronization and evolution of drone warfare. Turkish drones have already proven to be capable assets in a variety of conflict zones across the region, with Ukraine being the last example.

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Farrand in Democracy for the Arab World Now: Russia’s War in Ukraine Will Relieve the Pressure on Algeria’s Leaders—for Now

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Europe & Eurasia

IranSource

Mar 3, 2022

Can Iranian oil stabilize a volatile market?

By Omid Shokri

As fuel prices skyrocket following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, another major supplier of oil and natural gas is poised to play an important role.

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Khoury in the Arab Center Washington DC: Yemen: The Failure of International Diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Lipner in Foreign Policy: Israel Needs to Make Up Its Mind on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Wald quoted in National Review on an Iran nuclear deal

Iran Middle East

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

empowerME’s event on fintech’s influence in MENA was featured in Al-Monitor

By Atlantic Council

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Lipner in Foreign Policy: Israel Needs to Make Up It’s Mind on Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Lipner quoted in Intermountain Jewish News on Israel’s diplomatic approach to the Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 3, 2022

Mezran quoted in Formiche on constitutional change and political reforms across the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

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